Levitt Pavilion's Comedy Night Brings Laughter under the Stars
The Levitt Pavilion presented three outstanding comedians on Tuesday night, the third installment in the Levitt Pavilion's popular comedy series in association with "John Tobin Presents". A very appreciative and packed house were thoroughly entertained by: Al Park, Zach Braze and Sabeen Sadiq.
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Al Park has quickly emerged as a rising talent on the national comedy scene. He won both the Boston Comedy Festival and Cleveland Comedy Festival competitions, and was a finalist in the prestigious Seattle International Comedy Competition. In 2019, he was invited to perform at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY. Named Boston’s Best Comedian by Improper Bostonian magazine, Park mixes sharp observation and cultural satire with plenty of self-deprecation for a unique, authentic comic voice. His standup can be heard on Audible.com, and he made his television debut on FOX TV’s “Laughs”.
While his accent gives him away as a Boston comic, Zach Brazão has entertained audiences all over the country. He has performed in the Southland Comedy Festival, was a finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival, and was named Best of the Fest at Minneapolis’s 10,000 Laughs Festival. Sporting a baby face and a grandfather’s vernacular, Zach has charmed diverse audiences in multifarious settings ranging from comedy clubs to nursing homes and even an Arena Football halftime show.
Sabeen Sadiq is a stand up comic, actor, and writer based in New York. Her comedy has been described as whimsically honest and even “I didn't think she'd talk about that” with topics ranging from her Muslim upbringing and family dysfunction, to being related to white people (surprise!!).Sabeen sadiq can most recently be seen as the lead in the digital series CODE SWITCHED. She has been on the road with Hasan Minhaj opening for him in several cities. She was also given a stand-up slot at the now cancelled San Francisco Sketchfest 2022. She was selected for a 2022 JFL New Faces stand up showcase in NYC and is submitting again this year. She tours nationally as a stand-up comedian on the festival and college circuit. She is fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, Potohari & Spanish.
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Morning Weather Report
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Light northwest wind.
High Tides
3:51 AM / 4:16 PM
Low Tides
10:06 AM / 10:44 PM
Fiona’s Disappearing Island Appears at Sunset
The small island off of Westport’s coastline was visible this evening as the Western sun allowed bright pastels to anyone who forded the waterway to get to the small grassy land. WestportLocal.com.
Agnes “Aggie” Veno, 67, Died; Staples Graduate, Artistic
Agnes "Aggie" Veno, age 67, of Westport, the loving daughter of Marie Veno and the late Andrew J. Veno, Sr., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Born in Norwalk, she attended Staples High School and worked as a manager at Pepperidge Farm.
Aggie was passionate about everything arts and crafts and loved doing craft fairs in Fairfield County. She was especially good at crocheting. Aggie was a great cook and baker and enjoyed the many gatherings with her extended family. She was an avid volunteer at St. Luke Church in Westport and was always willing to lend a hand.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sister, Joann (Steve) Porch; her godson, Nicholas Vena, Jr.; her many cousins, including Sadye Bella Bustillo, who had a special place in her heart. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her brother, Andrew J. Veno, Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Luke Church in Westport. Interment will follow in Assumption Cemetery in Greens Farms.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 9; State Positivity Rate Down, Hospitalizations Up
The State Department of Public Health reported 9 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the past day. The State positivity rate was down to 10.54% while 348 people remain hospitalized around the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,676 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 39 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 10.54% [down from 10.82%]
State COVID-19 Hospitalizations: 348 patients [up from 317]
Morning Weather Report
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Tomorrow
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind.
High Tides
2:59 AM / 3:24 PM
Low Tides
9:16 AM / 9:49 PM
Burying Hill Lifeguard Season Ends Next Monday
Westport Parks & Recreation:
The Parks and Recreation Department announced today that lifeguards will be on duty at Burying Hill Beach from 10:00am to 6:00pm through Sunday, August 21. Effective Monday, August 22 through Monday, September 5, no lifeguards will be on duty at Burying Hill Beach.
Compo Beach lifeguards will be on their regular schedule through September 5, 2022.
Beach emblems are required through September 30, 2022.
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 3 over Weekend; State Hospitalizations, Positivity Rate Down
The State Department of Public Health reported 3 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the weekend. The State positivity rate was down to 10.82% while 317 people remain hospitalized around the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,667 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 39 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 10.82% [up from 12.32%]
State COVID-19 Hospitalizations: 317 patients [down from 335]
Calming Sunset over Rolling Waves
Swirling waves hit the sand this evening at Compo Beach as the sun began to set. Photo by Cami Vynerib
Morning Weather Report
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tomorrow
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
High Tides
2:08 AM / 2:34 PM
Low Tides
8:27 AM / 8:55 PM