Wilton's Weekend Guide: Ruta Sepetys At The Library And 'Pippin' At The Wilton Playshop

WILTON, CT — Bestselling historical novelist Ruta Sepetys, author of "Between Shades of Gray" and "Salt to the Sea," visits Wilton Library on Saturday, while the Wilton Playshop's "Pippin" plays three more performances. Author Michael Wear gives a public talk on faith and politics at Wilton Congregational Church Saturday morning.

This Weekend's Arts & Entertainment

• "Pippin", Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m. The musical follows a young prince on a quest for his extraordinary destiny, guided by a Leading Player and a troupe of performers; it runs through Nov. 21. Tickets are $37.50 to $42.75, according to Good Morning Wilton's listing. The Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers Lane
• Transforming Politics Through Faith, Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Michael Wear, a former White House faith adviser and author of "The Spirit of Our Politics," gives a free public talk and Q&A on Christian faith as a starting point for civic engagement. Wilton Congregational Church, 70 Ridgefield Road
• Author Talk: Ruta Sepetys, Saturday, Nov. 14, 3 to 5 p.m. The Carnegie Medal-winning, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of "Between Shades of Gray," "Out of the Easy" and "Salt to the Sea" talks about her historical fiction, read by teens and adults. Registration is required. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road
• "Weir Inspired: Works of the Weir Farm Artist Collective", during library hours through Nov. 19. Work by more than 30 artists from Weir Farm National Historical Park's Artist Collective program fills the library's gallery. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road

Ruta Sepetys at the library, "Pippin" at the Playshop and Michael Wear at Wilton Congregational give Wilton a weekend of stories, songs and ideas.

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