Arts & Entertainment
"The Kids' Wall - Tenth Anniversary" Opening Reception
"The Kids' Wall - Tenth Anniversary," an exhibit celebrating Westport's community-wide art project, opens Friday, May 28, 5-7 p.m., at the Westport Historical Society, 24 Avery Place, Westport. It will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Kids Art Wall at Longshore Club pool as well as pay tribute to the dedication, tenacity and spirit of a passionate group who fought Town Hall to bring the project to fruition.The six-foot-high, 44-foot long Kids Art Wall, decorated with 32,000 hand-placed tiles, was first proposed in 1998 by Westporter Katherine Ross.The WHS exhibit will include an actual-size photographic replica of the Kids Art Wall, a time line of events and interactive mosaic art opportunities. The Westport Historical Society is located at 24 Avery Place. For information, call 222-1424 or visit www.westporthistory.org