Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 399 is excited to announce an evening of great food, craft beer, and soulful music at the SPACECAT Beer, Burger & Live Blues Night on Tuesday, June 3 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

This special night will feature Louisa Otey on vocals, delivering a dynamic blues performance you won’t want to miss. Known for her rich, emotive voice and magnetic stage presence, Louisa will bring the house down with a blend of blues, soul, and her classic rock favorites.

Guests can enjoy Dan The Man’s gourmet burgers, ice-cold craft brews from SPACECAT Brewing Company, and a lively atmosphere alongside fellow community members, veterans, and supporters.

As always, the event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome—come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready to enjoy some of the best live music Westport has to offer!

• What: SPACECAT Beer, Burger & Live Blues Night
• When: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Where: VFW Post 399, 465 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT
• Featuring: Live blues with the dynamite Louisa Otey

Melissa Newman

Join us for a warm evening of hot Jazz at Westport’s own Jazz Inferno! Melissa  is a natural talent, and really makes every song she sings her very own. With a band like this, the evening is sure to be way over the top. This show always sells out so be sure and get reservations early!

Melissa Newman had a lucrative career singing jingles for companies like AT&T and Chevrolet. Locally she has  performed at the Blue Lemon, Tengda, and Harvest in Westport,
with guitarist Tony Lombardozzi and bassist Phil Bowler. Melissa also makes, shows and sells ceramic and porcelain sculpture. Melissa was a featured artist in the recent major exhibit, “Layers Revealed” at The Norwalk Art Space. She lives in Westport with her husband and two sons.

And if that is not enough, we celebrate Melissa as an author!  She has a new book out entitled “Head over Heels”, a love story in words and pictures.

 

Melissa Newman , vocals
Tony Lombardozzi, guitar
Phil Bowler, bass
Bobby Leonard, drums

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 399 invites all veterans to a Veterans Benefits Luncheon on Thursday, June 12th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 465 Riverside Avenue, Westport. This free event is open to all veterans as part of an outreach effort to check in on veterans’ welfare and connect them with the benefits and support they have earned.

Everyone is welcome. Whether you’re a veteran or you know someone who served, this is a chance to enjoy lunch, learn more about available veterans’ benefits, and connect with other members of the veteran community in a relaxed and supportive setting.

The event is part of VFW Post 399’s ongoing mission to serve those who have served. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on services and assistance available to veterans.

RSVPs are encouraged, but NOT required to help with planning. Please email vfw399ct@gmail.com and include the number of attendees in your message or call VFW Post 399 at (203) 227-6796.

Come join us in honoring those who served—because every veteran deserves our support!