Westport, CT - Formed in 2002, the (almost) all-physician rock band DNR has been a community favorite for two decades, playing rock and roll staples from the 1960s and 70s, including the music of Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, and the Beatles.
On Saturday, June 14, they’ll bring their vintage rock sensibilities to the Trefz Forum for a special fundraiser benefiting The Westport Library. The show kicks off at 7 pm.
Click here to buy your $40 ticket to this can’t-miss event — and support the Library in doing so!
In this special performance at the Library, DNR will talk about their history between songs and share some behind-the-scenes stories.
The band has previously performed at The Levitt Pavilion and has donated its time at many charitable events, including fundraisers for pancreatic and breast cancer, ALS, and the Norwalk Hospital.
The Westport Library annually hosts more than 1,000 free programs, bringing together a remarkable 85,000-plus individuals — three times Westport's population — and offering a multitude of offerings for patrons of all ages. Westport provides 77% of the Library’s funding. That leaves 23% that the Library must fund itself, through a mix of generous donations, individual contributions, and fundraisers like this one.
“As a Library, we strive each and every day to provide free and engaging programming for our patrons,” said Robin Powell, Westport Library development director, “and the vast majority of our offerings are hosted at no charge. We want to continue to provide those programs, but we need your support to do so. That’s what makes fundraisers like this one so wonderful — it will be a great show, and you support the Library by attending. It’s a win-win!”
DNR Rocks the Forum: A Benefit for The Westport Library
Saturday, June 14
Event listing and ticket link: https://westportlibrary.org/event/dnr-rocks-the-forum-a-benefit-for-the-westport-library/
About The Westport Library
Founded in 1886, built in 1908, and transformed in 2019, The Westport Library is one of the most active and innovative public libraries in the nation, devoted to enriching the intellectual and creative lives of the community. Among its many highlights are a full collection of books for children, teens, and adults; an engaging and colorful Children’s Library; a MakerSpace; a Library of Things; a Seed Library; a robust café and store; and professional art installations that rotate throughout the year. The Westport Library is also home to Verso Studios, replete with an SSL hybrid analog sound studio and broadcast control suite featuring a state-of-the-art console and six robotic cameras, and the Trefz Forum, an open, flexible space that can accommodate up to 600 patrons and features an 18-foot video wall, 35-foot stage, state-of-the-art sound, and theatrical lighting. Situated in the heart of downtown Westport overlooking the scenic Saugatuck River, The Westport Library annually hosts StoryFest, the largest literary festival in Connecticut, and VersoFest, its multi-day music and media festival. Above all, the Library strives to serve the whole community as a vibrant gathering spot where people of all ages come to seek information, gain knowledge, exchange ideas, and share experiences. For more information, visit westportlibrary.org.