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Southport Church Hosts 20th Annual Rooms With A View This Weekend

SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- Southport Congregational Church is marking a milestone this weekend as it hosts its 20th annual Rooms with a View fundraiser.

Artist Drew Klotz's Kinetic Sculptures are displayed on the front lawn of Southport Congregational Church and are just some of the art displayed for Room with a View that is for sale.

Artist Drew Klotz's Kinetic Sculptures are displayed on the front lawn of Southport Congregational Church and are just some of the art displayed for Room with a View that is for sale.

Photo Credit: Salvatore Trifilio

The churches largest fundraiser of the year kicks off Friday, Nov. 14, and will run through the weekend, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. It opens at noon Sunday, Nov. 16, before closing its doors at 5 p.m.

The three-day event features interior design vignettes, thrift shops, handmade jewelry, clothing and accessories and home-cooked food.

The opening night will be highlighted by a Gala that will begin at 6:30 p.m. According to Trustee Joyce Hergenhan, there are still tickets available at $100 a head.

This year’s honorary chairman is New York City interior designer Thom Falicia, who was recently named to the House Beautiful’s “Top 100 Designers” list.

Other famous designers who took part include Tracey Tooker, who has designed hats for celebrities and first ladies. She also won the award at the Kentucky Derby for best hat in 2014.

A total of 12 interior designers have made "vignettes" that are on display for design fans to check out and enjoy. 

Interested patrons can enter through the church's front door, with an admission fee of $20. For more information, visit the event website or call 203-255-4538.

The church is located at 524 Pequot Ave. in Fairfield. 

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