2022 Schedule

 

Dear Beechwood Friends,


In 2011, we discovered this beautiful 1806 property and immediately had the idea to share this space with artists, performers, musicians, filmmakers, tech mavens and chefs, along with curious, enthusiastic, open-minded arts lovers and supporters. We had in mind a nod to the Parisian salons of the past, but with an eye toward the future arts experience.


Looking back, it was a crazy idea, and many people said it wouldn't work. Yet we persisted - and were game for whatever evolved! We re-named our 501(c)3 Beechwood Arts & Innovation after the 400 yr old Copper Beech that is the soul of this place. We opened to the public before we even had chairs to seat an audience! And from our very first event, people came. We decided to let the diverse community to shape our direction, and we could not be more inspired by what they created and the tapestry we wove.


Our focus was to bring all the arts together in an Intimate, Immersive and Innovative way to create Collaboration, Connection, Conversation & Community. In all, we've hosted more than 100 all-arts, immersive events across 40 seasons, shown thousands of pieces of artwork from hundreds of artists, had world-class performances, including world premieres, and many world-wide innovative firsts, all exploring meaningful themes through the arts: Resilience, Fate, Secrets, Giving Voice, Heart-Mind-Body, Transformation, On Being Fired Up, Extreme Collaboration, Open Mind, Journeys, Unity, Mentorship and many more.


Thank you for being part of the Beechwood Community and helping reveal the many treasures that lay in uncharted waters! In 2021, we celebrated the past 10 years and created a bridge to the next 10. If you haven't been here yet, we're waiting to welcome you!


Jeanine and Frederic

Say Their Names. Stop The Violence.


Trayvon Martin Yvette Smith Eric Garner Michael Brown Tanisha Anderson Laquan McDonald Natasha McKenna Akai Gurley Tamir Rice Jerame Reid Eric Harris Walter Scott Freddie Gray William Chapman Sandra Bland Darrius Stewart Samuel DuBose Janet Wilson Calin Roquemore Alton Sterling Philando Castile Joseph Mann Terence Crutcher Chad Robertson Jordan Edwards Aaron Bailey Stephon Clark Danny Ray Thomas Antwon Rose Botham Jean Atatiana Jefferson Michael Dean Ahmaud Arbery Breonna Taylor George Floyd Rayshard Brooks and many others never reported as a crime - NO MORE!

Friday May 6, 7-8:30pm - BachUpsideDown with pianist Dan Tepfer at The Westport Library

LINK coming!


Friday May 13, 7-8:30pm - GatherRound UpsideDown Storyshare and Art show at The Westport Library

LINK coming!


Sunday, July 31, 2-6pm - The Beechwood Open, 11th Year Edition - Save the Date!


Sunday, October 17, 3-6pm - Hidden Secrets of Beechwood - Save the Date!


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