Bridgeport Art Trail Venues
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#1 on Art Trail program
In its 18th year, American Fabrics Arts Building (AFA) Open Studios showcases over 25 artists in their studios where the creative process happens. Held in a renovated factory building where linen and lace were once manufactured, the event has become a destination for collectors, interior designers, and art lovers alike. AFA’s diverse group of artists are engaged in painting, printmaking, sculpture, quilting, jewelry, photography, ceramics, textiles, design, mixed media, and more. Every year we welcome new artist tenants, lending a fresh perspective to the event. Many artists will be offering affordable art for sale and hosting special events (see the AFA artists list at the back of the guide, for more information).
Once again we are supporting the Bridgeport Rescue Mission (BRM). The mission serves those critically in need directly in our community. It feeds the hungry, shelters the homeless, and helps people conquer drug and alcohol addictions. AFA will be serving as a drop-off point for their Thanksgiving Stuff-A-Truck event, giving patrons the opportunity to donate food and coats for local families in need. (See event listing.) Lastly, the artists of AFA have joined together once again to donate an assortment of small works for the AFA Collector’s Raffle. An amazing collection of work will be raffled for $5 a chance, with all proceeds going to BRM! There will be food trucks in the west parking lot to serve our patrons from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Music and participatory performances will offer fun for the whole family! Ample onsite free parking and handicapped access.
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#1 on Art Trail program
Saturday, November 11
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open Studios
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM THEBATHROOMSHOW10:00 AM - 5:00 PM “I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like” Exhibit
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thanksgiving Stuff-A-Truck with Food and Coats!
Sunday, November 12
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open Studios
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM THEBATHROOMSHOW10:00 AM - 5:00 PM “I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like” Exhibit
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thanksgiving Stuff-A-Truck with Food and Coats!
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#31 on Art Trail program
The NEST Arts Factory is the longest-running working artists’ studio community in Bridgeport, marking over 30 years. Founder/Director Vic Mulaire, was recognized in 2023 by the Fairfield County arts community with an ACE award for his 30+ years of service, providing accommodating and affordable working spaces for artists. Over the Bridgeport Art Trail Weekend enjoy open studios, art sales, hands-on activities, music, poetry, film and more!
The NEST Arts Factory is a supportive community of artists and musicians working in a wide variety of media in a re-imagined factory building on the west side of Bridgeport, CT. NEST artists work in a wide variety of media from painting, drawing, and sculpture to ceramics, textiles, jewelry, filmmaking, poetry, printmaking, glass, mosaic, ceramics, upcycled clothing and furniture and interior design. They are delighted to share their work and explain their inspiration and process. Classes and workshops are offered year-round in fiber arts, figure drawing, screenwriting, drawing, etc.
NEST musicians play and write music in an array of genres including acoustic folk, Latin, alternative rock, reggae, and world music. Popular bands include the Cosmic Jibaros, Pangea and the Swamp Hogs.Located in the heart of the NEST is the community room, where hands-on activities, live music, and poetry will take place during the BAT weekend. The open space hallways accommodate both performing and visual artists to share their work with the community. Visitors can tour studios, meander the hallways, meet the artists, learn about the art, and enjoy activities in the community room and other spaces.
On and Off-street parking is available for all events.Elevator available upon request
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1720 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
IG: @nestartsfactory
nestartsfactory.com
nestbpt@gmail.com
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#31 on Art Trail program
Saturday, November 9
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open Studios, Exhibits, and Installations
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Bridgeport Art Trail at Venice, Italy | Studio #33
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Shared creation of three unique stepping stones - Marvelous Mrs. Mosaic | Studio #25A
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Bridgeport Portrait Project 11th Year – ‘I Am Bridgeport’ Video
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Family Fun - Abstract Art with Brett Masterson | Studio #32
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Glass Blowing Demo with Arthur Afonso | Studio #8
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Tai Chi with Jonathan Davis | Community Room
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | We Rise - Storytelling Collective | Community Room
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Gelli Plate Monoprinting Demo | Studio #2
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Pianist, Richard Hageman | Studio #31
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Pangea Live Music Set | Community Room
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Dan Tressler Live Music Set | BRAG Reception Area
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Black Rock Artist Guild (BRAG) Reception – The Brick Wall of Art
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | The NEST After Party | Community Room
Sunday, November 10
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open Studios, Exhibits, Demos and Workshops
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Live music, Film Screenings and Creative Demos
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Artist Mixer and Brunch| Community Room
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Honest Ivy Acoustic Live Set | Community Room
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Bridgeport Art Trail at Venice, Italy | Studio #33
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Bridgeport Portrait Project 11th Year – ‘I Am Bridgeport’ Video
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Glass Blowing Demo with Arthur Afonso | Studio #8
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Still Life Demo – Oil Painting – Artist: Lilah Heyman | Studio #35
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Gelli Plate Monoprinting Demo | Studio #2
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Open Studios
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Frankenpuss Acoustic Music Set | Community Room
2:45 PM - 3:25 PM | Politically Speaking I Community Room
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Film Screening - Meet Mario Productions | Community Room
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#7 on Art Trail program
Now starting its third year, Metro Art Studios is a renovated factory of 38 premium art studios in the South End of Bridgeport. The 3 year journey to thoughtfully renovate this lovely South End landmark has resulted in an ideal space for artists to thrive. Granted an Award of Excellence by Preservation Connecticut in 2022, Metro Art Studios is an inspiring place to create and to visit the over 40 artists working in many media - painting, sculpture, drawing, jewelry, mixed media, printmaking, music, photography, and videography.
Metro also offers free professional development workshops monthly as Artist WorkLab with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, and South End Sounds, a bi-monthly music performance series. Contact us for information about studio rentals, and our art and music programming. ADA accessible.
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345 Railroad Avenue
Bridgeport CT 06604
metroartstudios@gmail.com
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#7 on Art Trail program
Saturday, November 911:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Open Studios
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Transformations: Reimagining Earth and Waste Art Exhibit
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 10 x 10 Exhibit and Sale, 1st Floor
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Scavenger Hunt
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Art Pops!, Gift Shop, 1st Floor
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Urbane Gift Shop, 1st Floor11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Background Coffee, 1st Floor Food and Drinks, 2nd & 3rd Floors
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Live Music, All three floors
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Opening Reception for Transformations: Reimagining Earth and Waste Art ExhibitSunday, November 10
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Open Studios
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Transformations: Reimagining Earth and Waste Art Exhibit
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 10 x 10 Exhibit and Sale, 1st Floor
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Scavenger Hunt
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Art Pops!, Gift Shop, 1st Floor
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Urbane Gift Shop, 1st Floor
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Background Coffee, 1st Floor Food and Drinks, 2nd & 3rd Floors
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Live Music, All three floors
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#9 on Art Trail program
The Housatonic Museum of Art (HMA) is home to one of the premier college art collections in the United States. Its collection offers students and the community alike the opportunity to view works that span the history of art from the ancient to the contemporary. Unique to the Housatonic Community College campus, this permanent collection is on continuous display throughout the 300,000 square foot facility, offering a rare opportunity for both art enthusiasts and casual observers to view and interact with the art on a daily basis.
The Museum, founded by Burt Chernow, Professor Emeritus (1933-1997), is dedicated to the presentation, preservation and interpretation of objects of artistic or historic value. The collection provides a basis for exhibitions and educational programs for faculty, students and the public; for research and study by scholars, historians and curators, for special lectures and symposia, and for cultural and educational enrichment of the academic community and public-at-large. Under the direction of Jennifer Reynolds-Kaye, the Museum also presents lectures, programs and changing exhibitions in the Burt Chernow Galleries, and continues to be recognized as a major cultural resource for the Greater Bridgeport area and the region.
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Housatonic Community College
Bert Chernow Galleries
900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT
203-332-5052
museum.housatonic.eduHours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 7pm
Saturday: 9am – 2pm (only Lafayette Hall during academic year)
Sunday: closedClosed all state and federal holidays.
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#9 on Art Trail program
Thursday, November 7
8:30 am to 7 pm | Arwe Journey - Twentieth-Century Afri-Caribbean Migration
5:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Bridgeport Art Trail Kick-off with Arwe Journey - Twentieth Century Afri-Caribbean Migration
8:30 am to 7 pm | On Display: HCC Student Artwork
8:30 am to 7 pm | On Display: Reimagining Little Liberia - Restoration & Reunion
Friday, November 9
8:30 am to 7 pm | Arwe Journey - Twentieth-Century Afri-Caribbean Migration8:30 am to 7 pm | On Display: HCC Student Artwork
8:30 am to 7 pm | On Display: Reimagining Little Liberia - Restoration & Reunion
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#12 on Art Trail program
This former department store located in the heart of downtown has the distinction of being the sole artist live/work space in the city. Home to more than 30 artists working in a variety of mediums including visual arts, music, writing and theater, Read’s has served as a hub for residents to create and exhibit their work since 2005. In addition to Gallery shows, art is featured in the common spaces throughout the building. Hours by appointment.
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1042 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-336-0435
www.artspace.org/readsThursday, Nov 7 | 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Friday, Nov 8 | 6pm to 8pm
Saturday, Nov 9 | 11am to 4pm
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#12 on Art Trail program
Thursday, November 7
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Kick Off Party5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Light/Projection Art
Friday, November 8
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | UFOlogist Albert K. Bender Info Session with artist MIA
Saturday, November 9
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Live Painting
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Lyrical Voices Night of Poetry and Arts
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#22 on Art Trail program
City Lights & Company, also known as City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail, is a nonprofit organization that serves the community through art and is the lead organization of the Bridgeport Art Trail, raising the funds and collaborating with the creative community to produce the annual city wide arts celebration weekend. The event attracts visitors from CT-NY and the greater region. The BAT weekend represents over 200 artists and organizations.
City Lights thanks all the creative hardworking collaborators, all the Bridgeport Art Trail artists, community partners, and sponsors that have supported the Bridgeport Art Trail for 16 years. City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail also provides free arts programs that enrich the learning experience for youth, celebrates the rich diversity of the greater community, and provides work and opportunities for artists and creative entrepreneurs. -
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265 Golden Hill Street
Bridgeport, CTMailing address:
130 Elm St, Bridgeport CT 06604
203-334-7748Regular Gallery Hours:
Wednesday – Friday, 12 – 5 pm
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#22 on Art Trail program
Thursday, November 7
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | “My Stories” Exhibit Opening ReceptionFriday, November 8
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | On display: “My Stories” Art ExhibitSaturday, November 9
8:30 AM | Bike Tour meets up at City Lights #22
12 :00 PM - 5:00 PM | On display: “My Stories” Art ExhibitSunday, November 12
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | On display: “My Stories” Art Exhibit
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#2 on Art Trail program
The Bridgeport Innovation Center (BIC) Is returning to the Art Trail and will host the “Invitational Pop Up Art Factory Open House” for the 2024 Bridgeport Art Trail.The event will take place on the weekend of Saturday November 9 and Sunday November 10. Returning artists and artists new to the community will be showing their creative work in shared spaces and suites with the creative community. The Open House takes place from 10am to 4pm both dates In building #1 in selected suites on the third floor. BIC’s established creative businesses and art studios will also have open studios on the second floor where you will find more art by invited artists.
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955 Connecticut Ave. Bridgeport, CT
203-638-8178
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#2 on Art Trail Program
Saturday, November 9
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Pop-up Art Exhibits open10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Desmond Nature short film "Chimera: 7 Deadly Sins" and Fashion Installation (Building 1, Suite 1307)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Special Offer - Professional Headshots (Building 1, Suite 1306)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Demonstration Of Craft - Tammy Foster Friedman (Building 1, Suite 1305A)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Asami Green’s Visions of Healing at BIC for Bridgeport Art Trail (Building 1, Suite 1305B)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Chef Tony Delicias Mexican food truck (Parking Lot)
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Reiki Sessions (Building 1, Suite 1305B)
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Live Painting (Building 1, Suite 1305B)
11:15 AM | Contemporary Fusion Belly Dance Performance (Building 1, 3rd floor)
12:00 PM | Conscious Dance Experience (Building 1, 3rd floor)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | cARTie: Mobile Art Museum Bus
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Sip & Pour Candle Making Class (BYOB) (Building 1, Suite 1212)
2:00 PM | Smooth Jazz/ Rhythm and Blues and Inspirational Sounds by the John & Co Music Group (Building 1, 2nd floor)
3:00 PM | Performance by Tajay: “Love & Melody” (Building 1, 3rd Floor Event Space)
Sunday, November 10
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Pop-up Art Exhibits open
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Desmond Nature short film "Chimera: 7 Deadly Sins" and Fashion Installation (Building 1, Suite 1307)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Special Offer - Professional Headshots (Building 1, Suite 1306)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Demonstration Of Craft - Tammy Foster Friedman (Building 1, Suite 1305A)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Asami Green’s Visions of Healing at BIC for Bridgeport Art Trail (Building 1, Suite 1305B)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Chef Tony Delicias Mexican food truck (Parking Lot)
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Reiki Sessions (Building 1, Suite 1305B)
11:00 AM | Tawawa Wellness LLC Tai Chi Demonstration - Audience participation welcomed! (Building 1, 1307 Event Space)
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Live Painting (Building 1, Suite 1305B)
11:30 AM | Dance Performance - Katrese Weaver (Building 1, Suite 1307)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Stratford Performing Arts Academy Student Performance (Building 1, Suite 1307)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Sip & Pour Candle Making Class (BYOB) (Building 1, Suite 1212)
2:00 PM | Evel Knievel Stunt Show (Building 1)
3:00 PM | Performance by Tajay: “Love & Melody” (Building 1, 3rd Floor Event Space)
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#3 on Art Trail program
The newest addition to the Bridgeport Art Trail, MNTD Studios features 10 freshly renovated artist spaces, with 15 more under renovation. With amazing light, modern windows, heating, air conditioning, elevators, and secure parking, it provides a perfect environment for creativity to thrive.
MNTD Studios showcases how, yet another Bridgeport warehouse has been reimagined with art, creativity, classic cars, and craft beer!
Typically, access to the studios is restricted, preventing brewery patrons from entering. However, during this BAT open studio weekend, artists and Foolproof visitors will mix as guests explore the halls, event spaces, exhibits, and studios. Artists' studios will be open during the BAT weekend, along with stunning art installed throughout.
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785 Union Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
kgeula@pillarnyc.com
917-705-2349
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Thursday, November 7
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Foolproof Brewing Open
Friday, November 8
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Foolproof Brewing Open5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | BAT Artists Meet-Up, Art & Beer
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Video Installation by Yves Wilson at MNTD Studios
Saturday, November 9
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | BAT Open Studio Hours at MNTD12:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Foolproof Brewing Open
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Art & Sole: Sneakers and Art
Sunday, November 10
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | BAT Open Studio Hours at MNTD12:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Foolproof Brewing Open
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |BAT Closing Party
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#29 on Art Trail program
New England's premier arts and entertainment hub and one-of-a-kind industrial waterfront event venue is home to world-class visual artists, sculptures and innovative businesses, nestled in the historic Armstrong Manufacturing Building on the banks of the Pequonnock River in Washington Park Historic District on Bridgeport's East Side. The Knowlton boasts a thriving artist complex, housing 27 artist studios and 35,000 square feet of event space featuring The Armstrong Gallery, The Wilder Gallery and the expansive waterfront venue, The Boathouse, as well as the ever-evolving outdoor Knowlton Art Park with new murals by world-renowned and local artists.
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305 Knowlton Street Studios and Armstrong Gallery
305 Knowlton Street, Bridgeport, CT
203-338-9796
info@theknowlton.com
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#29 on Art Trail Program
Friday, November 8
6:00pm-9:00pm / Iterations - A Dialogue of Scale
Saturday, November 9
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Emerging Voices Production & The Reiki Room Open Art Trail11:00am-5:00pm / Open Studios
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Downtime TV Open StudiosSunday, November 10
11:00am-5:00pm / Open Studios
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Downtime TV Open Studios
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#6 on Art Trail program
Gallery 9104 features the art of Iyaba Ibo Mandingo, storyteller and master teacher, specializing in paintings, drawings, sculpture, textile collage, poetry, puppetry and performance of his original works like “UnFramed.” He is a sought-after poet/ artist regionally, nationally and in the Caribbean and Africa. Gallery 9104 is an Art House. Our goal is to give the art lover an opportunity to see the work beyond the gallery walls in a setting they can relate to.
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#6 on Art Trail program
Saturday, November 9
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Open StudioSunday, November 10
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Open Studio
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#17 on Art Trail program
In continual operation for over 100 years, the Bijou is one of the oldest buildings used as a movie house in the country. The Bijou Theatre is a fully renovated multifunctional venue for live performances and film as well as business and social events. Under new management, Lou Zayas and Star Factory at the Bijou added children’s theatre and kids parties to Bijou offerings. The Bijou is closed to the public during the BAT weekend for a production shoot. Check out our website for future live performances, fabulous tribute band shows and screenings or to book your event or schedule your production.
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Executive Director: Lou Zayas
203-296-2875
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#17 on Art Trail program
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#19 on Art Trail program
Founded in 1963, nonprofit, community radio WPKN 89.5-FM is a proud resident of downtown Bridgeport after relocating from the University of Bridgeport. In November 2021, WPKN moved to Bijou Square adjacent to the Bijou Theatre. With three studios and a community room, WPKN is becoming a multi-platform operation encompassing video and livestreaming, podcasting, and terrestrial radio. WPKN streams live on the Internet at wpkn.org and on other internet radio platforms. WPKN also has its own free app for Apple and Android products—WPKN Live. Archived shows are available via the website for two weeks. More than 2000 podcasts for WPKN’s public affairs, news and interview shows are available through Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, and podcast apps via WPKN Community Radio. Look for interviews with artists and musicians. WPKN programs include live and recorded music, free-form music, news, public affairs and spoken word. WPKN’s volunteer programmers present a wide variety of music and alternative information in a freeform mix of programming that seeks to serve in a unique and vibrant way those whose needs are not met by mainstream media. WPKN’s programming mix is a cornucopia of genres and styles. From the obscure to the recognizable, it is presented by informed programmers who help listeners discover the best in live and recorded performances. WPKN actively participates as a media partner in many cultural organizations including theaters, festivals and events such as The Bridgeport Art Trail, Long Island’s Great South Bay Music Festival, New Haven’s International Festival of Art & Ideas, City-Wide Open Studios, Litchfield Jazz Festival, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and many others. WPKN is the founder of New England’s largest one-day record fair— Music Mash-Record Fair, held the first weekend in March. WPKN also produces two film series: Music on Film and the Environmental Film Series.
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277 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
General Managers: Valerie Richardson/Brendan Toller
On-air telephone: 203-336-9756
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#19 on Art Trail program
Friday, November 8
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |WPKN 50+ Year Archive Record Sale and Art Exhibit At the WPKN Studios Open HouseSaturday, November 9
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |WPKN 50+ Year Archive Record Sale and Art Exhibit At the WPKN Studios Open House
Sunday, November 10
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |WPKN 50+ Year Archive Record Sale and Art Exhibit At the WPKN Studios Open House
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#26 on Art Trail program
Founded in 2009, The Mary & Eliza Freeman Center for History and Community is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The Center owns the Mary & Eliza Freeman Houses (circa 1848), under restoration, in Bridgeport’s South End. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places for significance to African Americans and women. The Freeman Center is creating a national African American historic site consisting of a museum and education center, and a digital research center. Mission: restore, preserve, and ensure the viability of the Mary and Eliza Freeman Houses; teach the history of Connecticut African Americans; revitalize the surrounding Bridgeport South End community; and facilitate the preservation and revitalization of other African American, and greater Bridgeport historic/preservation communities -
Address: 1115 Main Street, Unit 102
Mailing Address: 1019 Main Street, Suite 210 Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-612-7769
freemancenterbpt.orgIG: @maryandelizafreemancenter
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#26 on Art Trail Program
Thursday, November 7
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM | On Display: Reimagining Little Liberia - Restoration & Reunion1:00 PM - 7:00 PM | On Display: The Hypogean Tip - What Lies Beneath the Surface?
Friday, November 8
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM | On Display: Reimagining Little Liberia - Restoration & Reunion1:00 PM - 7:00 PM | On Display: The Hypogean Tip - What Lies Beneath the Surface?
Saturday, November 9
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | On Display: The Hypogean Tip - What Lies Beneath the Surface?Sunday, November 10
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM | On Display: The Hypogean Tip - What Lies Beneath the Surface?
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#25 on Art Trail program
The Bridgeport Pride Center serves as a vital hub for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies through its comprehensive support services, diverse programming, and extensive resources. We offer a safe and welcoming space where individuals can connect, learn, and grow. Our center provides counseling services, support groups, educational workshops, social events, and advocacy initiatives. We also maintain a resource library and offer referrals to LGBTQIA+-friendly healthcare and legal services. By fostering inclusivity and empowerment, we strive to strengthen our community and promote equality for all.
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166 Elm Street, Bridgeport, CT
Executive Director: Marcus Brown
marcus.brown@bridgeportpridecenter.org
IG: @bridgeportpridecenter
203-212-0257
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Friday, November 8
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Queer Art Exhibit and Happy Hour
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#18 on Art Trail program
URSA Gallery is a venue inspired by the cafés in Paris at the turn of the century, where artists gathered to drink coffee and discuss ideas and aesthetics. URSA Roasters will debut the house Barnum Blend, with samples for people to try and purchase. We will be operating as a roaster. URSA Cafe will be opening later this year with a full menu and coffee bar. The menu will be inspired by Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine.
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247 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT
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#18 on Art Trail program
BAT weekend Hours:
Friday, Nov 8, 5pm to 8pm
Saturday, Nov 9, 12pm to 11pm
Sunday, Nov 10, 12pm to 5pmEvents:
Saturday, November 9
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | "URSA Underground"
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Live Music at URSA
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#34 on Art Trail program
Live music, food, drinks at Bridgeport’s latest music venue! Park City Music Hall began its life as The Acoustic Cafe in 1999. Over the following decades, The Acoustic became a wellspring of legendary musical performance and birthed the modern Bridgeport music scene. Park City Music Hall intends to carry that mantle well into the future. Improvements now underway include a more than 500 square foot expansion, a redesigned building facade with overhead garage doors, a new state of the art sound system from L-Acoustics, a new kitchen, new bathrooms, expanded green room, and an oversized bar capable of servicing the venue’s new capacity of 300. Tickets are now on sale for upcoming shows. Check out the full calendar here: parkcitymusichall.com/calendar
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2926 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport CT 06605
203-335-3655
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#34 on Art Trail program
Friday, November 8
9:00 PM (doors at 8:00 PM) | The Warped Tour BandSunday, November 10
5:00 PM (doors at 4:00 PM | Lost Tribe + Pangea with a pop up art show from Iyaba Ibo Mandingo
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#21 e on Art Trail program
The Bridgeport Arts and Cultural Council is grounded in the abilities to create, curate and collaborate. We do this through empowering local artists, stimulating conversation, building leadership, supporting cultural expression, funding, spreading city pride and serving as a catalyst for creativity. We are dedicated to advancing the city’s quality of life and prosperity.
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Arcade Mall, 1001 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT
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#21e on Art Trail program
Thursday, November 7
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Hi-fi at the ArcadeFriday, November 8
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Hi-fi at the Arcade6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Opening Reception for The Untitled Show - No Themes, Just Art
Saturday, November 9
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | On display: The Untitled Show - No Themes, Just Art5:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Hi-fi at the Arcade
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Talk That Talk - Bridgeport Art Legends Panel Discussion - In the Untitled Gallery
Sunday, November 10
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | On display: The Untitled Show - No Themes, Just Art2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Talk That Talk - Art & Advocacy Panel Discussion - In the Untitled Gallery at the Arcade Mall
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Hi-fi at the Arcade
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#21 on Art Trail program
A true architectural gem in downtown Bridgeport, the Arcade Mall is a stunning historic restoration of one of the nation’s first enclosed shopping malls. The breathtaking atrium has a dramatic Victorian stepped glass roof. The property was built in 1840 and underwent several interior and exterior renovations during the 1920s, 1950s and 1980s. It holds historic significance locally and nationally as one of the few remaining arcades from its time period. The renovated downtown landmark is activated with art pop-ups, studios and shops..
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1001 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT
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#21 on Art Trail program
Friday, November 8
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Open StudioSaturday, November 9
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open Studio + DIY Tutorials + Hands On PracticesSunday, November 10
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Open Studio + DIY Tutorials + Hands On Practices
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#33 on Art Trail program
Having served the Gold Coast area (and beyond) with over 25 years of Decorative Painting in houses + businesses, The Color Shop now brings luxury wall finishes to the Everyday-Home through DIY Finish Kits. Creative Doers can transform their spaces with curated kits, outfitted with every product, tool, and supply needed to install gorgeous textures in their home.
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3295 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT
IG: @thecolorshop.us
info@thecolorshop.us
203-572-0176
www.thecolorshop.us
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#33 on Art Trail program
Friday, November 8
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Open StudioSaturday, November 9
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open Studio + DIY Tutorials + Hands On PracticesSunday, November 10
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Open Studio + DIY Tutorials + Hands On Practices
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#31b on Art Trail program
Founded in 2013, BRAG is a not-for-profit organization that welcomes artists of any genre – painters, writers, actors, sculptors, poets, photographers, musicians, singers – to join its diverse group of talented members. BRAG prides itself on creating a sense of artistic community in Black Rock and surrounding areas. BRAG meets monthly at the Fayerweather Yacht Club.
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Contact: Sheila Weaver
saweaver@optonline.net
816-678-3029
blackrockartguild.wordpress.com
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Saturday, November 9
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Black Rock Art Guild Member’s Art Exhibition (at the NEST Arts Factory)4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | BRAG Reception in the "Brickway Hall of Art"
Sunday, November 10
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Black Rock Art Guild Member’s Art Exhibition (at the NEST Arts Factory)
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Art in public spaces brings art to where people naturally congregate. It beautifies and activates spaces, reflects heritage and supports placemaking. The creative spirit in formidable. Art can be part of the disruption as well as part of the problem solving and healing process. Throughout the Covid season, artists and creatives have inspired us, enriched us, entertained us, and kept us socially connected while we needed to be physically distant. The arts bring people of diverse backgrounds and points of view together to share a cultural exchange, prompting us to enjoy differences and celebrate commonalities; inviting us to think, feel, and perhaps do something differently.
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The Knowlton Walls Mural Park
305 Knowlton Street, BridgeportThe Freeman Sisters Mural by Aisha Nailah
1135 Main Street, BridgeportArrow Weave Mural by Liz Squillace
1163 Main Street, BridgeportThe Painted Steps by Liz Squillace
The Broad Street StepsMiddle Street Music Mural by Alicia Cobb
115 Middle Street, BridgeportLewis Latimer Sculpture by Susan Clinard
999 Broad Street, BridgeportSailors and Soldiers Monument
Seaside Park, BridgeportPT Barnum Sculpture
Seaside Park, BridgeportWheeler Fountain
Fairfield Avenue, BridgeportWPA Mural
120 Middle St Post Office, BridgeportA Dream Come True Mural by Bud Riley
925 Broad Street, BridgeportThe Patron Saint of Beer Mural by Tom Sanford
Berilnetta Brewing
90 Golden Hill Street, BridgeportWhat are some of your favorite public art sites in Bridgeport? Send us a submission to clgallerybpt@gmail.com Share them on our Facebook page (facebook.com/bridgeportarttrail) or tag us on Instagram (@bridgeportarttrail)
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Saturday, November 9
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Colorful Bridgeport Public Art Walk (Meet at 938 Broad Street.)
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#31c on Art Trail program
With City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail as our fiduciary partner, the Bridgeport Film Fest is making “philanthropy through film” a priority in Bridgeport, CT. This nonprofit initiative is dedicated to the discovery, championing and development of independent filmmakers and audiences.
Through various year round programming including an annual three day in-person and virtual festival in September and a variety of popup film screenings at the Connecticut State Community College at Housatonic, the BFF seeks to showcase, guide and inspire independent film and theatre artists from the Bridgeport community and beyond. Local audiences will be enriched by the films, workshops, panels discussions and other forms of artistic expression curated by the festival team and will ensure the promotion of Bridgeport to continue to thrive as a cultural artistic center!
Submissions for the 2025 Festival are now open! Learn more about the Bridgeport Film Fest or submit films for consideration to bridgeportfilmfest.org
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#31c on Art Trail program
Thursday, November 7
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | The Artist Way: Film Screening and Meet and Greet
Sunday, November 10
1:00 PM- 3:00 PM | Filmmaker and Artist Mixer at Berlinetta Brewing
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Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County is a community school of the arts open to children and adults. We provide dance, art, theater and music classes for youth and music lessons for adults. Our mission is to transform the lives of Bridgeport children through arts education, and empower them to make a difference in their community. Since 1978, Neighborhood Studios has provided an inclusive, warm and welcoming environment that enables students of all abilities and backgrounds, including those with special needs, to reach their fullest potential through the power of the arts.
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150 Elm Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
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Saturday, November 9
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Neighborhood Studios Open House
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The Downtown Cabaret Theatre is a non-profit organization that provides audiences in and around Fairfield County with a wide variety of musical and theatrical entertainment. In a tables-and-chairs-style seated venue and a BYOB and picnic policy, the Downtown Cabaret Theatre provides three distinct stages of entertainment: Main Stage Theatre, Main Stage Concert, and their award-winning professional Children’s Theatre.
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Friday, November 8
7:30pm | “In The Heights” MusicalSaturday, November 9
3:30pm & 7:30pm | “In The Heights” MusicalSunday, November 10
3:30PM | “In The Heights” Musical
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A 1,447-seat performing arts center serving the greater Bridgeport region with the mission to “enrich, educate and entertain through arts and ideas”. In addition to hosting several civic events each year, The Klein presents multiple entertainment shows ranging from rock, blues, reggae, jazz, R&B and classical music, to ballet, comedy, plays and opera. Parking is available in the Klein parking lot on Iranistan Avenue between State Street and Fairfield Avenue.
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Saturday, November 11
7:30 PM | Greater Bridgeport Symphony Concert
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#14a on Art Trail program
The mission of the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District (DSSD) is to promote the preservation and development of the downtown business district; make the area more attractive and accessible; and enhance the public perception of downtown Bridgeport through overseeing and managing its appearance, security, and cleanliness. The DSSD is operated under the direction of a nine member Board of Commissioners representing property owners in Downtown Bridgeport
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938 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT
IG: @colorfulbridgeport
hello@infobridgeport.com
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Friday, November 8
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Downtown Salsa Nights at Arcade Mall (1001 Main Street)
Saturday, November 9
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Colorful Bridgeport Public Art Walk (Meet at 938 Broad Street.)
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A multifunctional event and creative space for visual artists, performers, and idea makers of all sorts, with a bike repair shop within its dwelling. BPT Creates is located behind Read’s ArtSpace and the Arcade Mall, between Broad Street and Cannon Street. -
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Friday, November 8
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Downtown Salsa Nights8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | LOVE LAUGHS & LYRICS 10 Year Anniversary Show
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#31e on Art Trail Program
With over 20 years experience in the industry and an amazing one-stop 53,000+ square foot gallery showroom, Black Rock Galleries is the area’s preeminent source for quality fine and decorative art, antiques, unique home furnishings, and accessories at excellent and fair price points. The business is based on a passion for scouting hidden, forgotten, and newer treasures and offering them with honesty and integrity. BRG specializes in the auction, appraisal, and resale (through online estate auctions and consignment) of antique and contemporary works of fine art from world renowned and local artists, quality vintage and contemporary home furnishings, and home décor items. Come explore the treasures that Black Rock Galleries offers.
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The Nest Arts Factory
1720 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605
203.335.0000
contact@blackrockgalleries.com
www.blackrockgalleries.comHours:
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Friday, November 8
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Open ShowroomSaturday, November 9
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Open Showroom
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Berlinetta Brewing creates classic Lagers and Ales. Our Taproom features a record shop and a handmade, all-analog, vacuum-tube powered soundsystem. For Art Trail 2024 weekend we have stacked the decks with outstanding vinyl selectors. All 21+ are welcome.
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Thursday, November 7
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Producer Bilal Lopez selects Hip Hop and electronic instrumentals
Friday, November 8
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | DJ Anamaly selects upbeat house, reggae, and soulSaturday, November 9
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Musician + DJ Dan Soto selects Soul-Jazz and Funk
Sunday, November 10
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Pangea Worldbeat brings eclectic global vinyl
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PenRod Studio represents the photography of Penrhyn and Rod Cook ranging from street photography to nudes and landscapes using mixed medium.
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Get your ticket to adventure! Connecticut’s only zoo, celebrating its 102nd year, features 350 animals representing primarily North and South American and Northern Asian species. Guests won’t want to miss our Amur tiger and leopards, maned wolves, Mexican gray wolves, and red wolves. Other highlights include our new Andean Bear Habitat, Spider Monkey Habitat, the Rainforest Building, the prairie dog exhibit, and the Pampas Plain with Giant anteaters and Chacoan peccaries. Guests can ride on the carousel, grab a bite from the Peacock Café and eat in the Picnic Grove. Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is a non-profit organization approaching its 102nd year at a time when the mission of helping fragile wildlife populations and ecosystems is more important than ever. -
1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610
203-394-6565
info@beardsleyzoo.org
www.beardsleyzoo.orgHours:
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Thursday, November 7
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | GLOW WILD Lantern Festival
Friday, November 8
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | GLOW WILD Lantern Festival
Saturday, November 9
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | GLOW WILD Lantern Festival
Sunday, November 10
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | GLOW WILD Lantern Festival
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Custom frame shop and gallery with monthly rotating original works in oils, acrylics, watercolors, and sculpture.
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3004 Fairfield Avenue, Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT 06605
Maureen Buckley
203-338-0332
framemakers3142@gmail.comHours:
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Thursday, November 7
8:45 AM - 5:00 PM | "Compilation of Artistic Endeavors"Friday, November 8
8:45 AM - 5:00 PM | "Compilation of Artistic Endeavors"Saturday, November 9
8:45 AM - 5:00 PM | "Compilation of Artistic Endeavors"
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#31a on Art Trail Program
Since 2014, Jay and Geralene have been working on The Bridgeport Portrait Project. Now in its 11th year, it is an ongoing, documentary-style photography and storytelling project. The people photographed and the stories they share explain why Bridgeport is so much more than just a place. The project gives a contemporary definition to the rich, culturally diverse community that Bridgeport has always been. Also see and hear about other Bridgeport projects Jay and Geralene have produced: Main Street - Faces and Places, exhibits and calendar.The Thomas Merton Family Center exhibits and calendars, Poli’s Palace and Majestic Theatres Memories Project, exhibits, talks, slideshow/video, and book.
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Jay Misencik & Geralene Valentine
203-268-8306
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Saturday, November 9
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | The Bridgeport Portrait Project . . .“I Am Bridgeport”Sunday, November 10
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | The Bridgeport Portrait Project . . .“I Am Bridgeport”
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The Bridgeport History Center opened its doors in 1936. The collection contains historic photographs, newspapers, maps and a host of research materials documenting the history of this city. The Center also has one of the largest collections for conducting genealogy research in the state.
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925 Broad St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-576-7400
bportlibrary.orgWed - Thu: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Thursday, November 7
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Work in Progress by Carlos Biernnay
Friday, November 8
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Work in Progress by Carlos Biernnay
Saturday, November 9
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (by appt) | Work in Progress by Carlos Biernnay
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The Greater Bridgeport Symphony has been a cornerstone of the cultural community in and around Bridgeport since its inception as a WPA Arts Program Project in 1934. After the war, it was formally organized and funded by the large industries and businesses that once dominated Bridgeport. Through its illustrious Music Directors — Daniel Saidenburg, Jonel Perlea, Jose Iturbi, Gustav Meier (for 42 seasons) and Eric Jacobsen (the past 9 seasons)– GBS has established a high standard for orchestral music in the region, and is a growing force for music education in Bridgeport’s schools. The GBS is a professional orchestra that typically presents five mainstage concerts each season, in addition to chamber music. The orchestra’s recent projects include “Blue as the Turquoise Night,” an album in collaboration with members of the Silkroad Ensemble, video projects with Colin Jacobsen and Simone Porter, and concert performances with world-class artists including Gil Shaham and Yuja Wang. GBS presents educational programming in the Bridgeport Public Schools and offers a variety of grant and donor-funded music education programs for students of all ages. During the pandemic, GBS presented live outdoor concerts, as well as a full-orchestra virtual season in 2020-21, returning to a full season of in-person, indoor concerts in late 2021. Professional staff includes a full time Executive Director, as well as part-time Personnel Manager, Operations Manager, Librarian, Public Relations Manager, and Bookkeeper. GBS looks to a future of even greater immersion in the diverse community we call home, presenting the best of the classics with new music, enhancing the Greater Bridgeport region as a flourishing cultural center in Connecticut. -
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phyllis@gbs.org
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Saturday, November 9
7:30 PM | Greater Bridgeport Symphony Concert at the Klein Memorial Auditorium
910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT
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Black Rock Books is a women-owned, independent bookstore in the Black Rock neighborhood of Bridgeport. Founded in 2023, we offer new and used books for all ages, along with a variety of events and workshops, including quarterly exhibitions of local artists.
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3030 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport CT
Contact: Meg Flynn
IG: @blackrockbooksct
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Thursday, November 7
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Quarterly Exhibit: Lauren Smith, Flourish & Fern (October - December)Friday, November 8
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Quarterly Exhibit: Lauren Smith, Flourish & Fern (October - December)Saturday, November 9
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Quarterly Exhibit: Lauren Smith, Flourish & Fern (October - December)Sunday, November 10
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Quarterly Exhibit: Lauren Smith, Flourish & Fern (October - December)
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Vinnie Brand’s Stress Factory Comedy Club brings the nation’s top headliners to Bridgeport every week. The Stress Factory Bridgeport hosts an open mic night every Wednesday at 7:30 pm, and Date Night Thursdays for dinner, dessert, drinks, and a great show for a special price. The best in entertainment and dining – eat, drink, laugh!
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Paradox Ink is the studio of local artist Liz Squillace. She has created numerous large-scale murals and public art, such as the Painted Stairway, that have helped propel the vibrant art scene in Bridgeport, CT. For the past two years, Liz has been pursuing a Painting Certificate at RISD. Liz is thrilled to share her new work with you during Open Studios. If you are looking to learn more about Liz and see her latest paintings, check out Paradox Ink in the Arcade Mall during the Bridgeport Art Trail. -
Arcade Mall, 2nd floor
1001 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
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IG: @liz_squillace_studio
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Friday, November 8
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Open StudioSaturday, November 9
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Open Studio
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The Emporium is an eclectic library and museum of touchstones of history and culture, available to be experienced or acquired. Listen to a favorite song from our collection of over 15,000 vinyl recordings; peruse one of our rare books dating back to the dawn of printing or explore historical ephemera ranging from Bridgeport to baseball. You can also support local entrepreneurs in the Startups Section, where you’ll find hand-crafted jewelry and other unique gifts. Also, pick up guides for self-guided history walking tours
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Thursday, November 9
Open 12 pm to 5 pmFriday, November 10
Open 12 pm to 5 pmSaturday, November 11
Open 12 pm to 5 pm
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The Archive is Vinegar Syndrome’s experimental retail store located at our film preservation facility in Bridgeport, CT (right off I-95!). We carry all of our releases (of course) and a wide variety of other like-minded genre home video companies, in addition to super rare VHS, laserdiscs, and movie posters. We also have a growing selection of vinyl LPs and one of the largest collections of soundtrack LPs you will ever encounter.
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118 Congress Street, Bridgeport CT 06604
203-441-5678
bridgeport@browsethearchive.com
IG: @thearchivect
FB: /TheArchiveCTHours
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Open Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 am to 6 pm
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Meets at City Lights Gallery #22
Urban Bike Tours of Bridgeport aims to use the bicycle as a means to connect the dots of Bridgeport’s flavor, history, and architecture, highlighting local artists’ adaptive re-use and repurposing of historic buildings. We will explore the long-vacant, exquisite, and historic Palace and Majestic Theaters, discovering amazing creators of new works in old buildings, all while meandering through historic and ethnic neighborhoods on bikes. Throughout the year, Bob leads several adventures across the city with Urban Bike Tours of Bridgeport. Join the event page for more details via Facebook: Urban Bike Tours of Bridgeport.
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For 2024 this event meets at City Lights Gallery #22
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Saturday, November 9
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Bridgeport Art Trail Bike Tour
Meet at City Lights Gallery, 265 Golden Hill Street
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View local art while treating yourself to fresh and delicious homemade- style breakfast or lunch, gourmet coffee, freshly baked croissants, cookies, and muffins at Harborview Market. Owned by the Torres family for over 20 years, the neighborhood eatery is the family-friendly hub of Black Rock. A popular catering service, they also specialize in breakfast and lunch delicacies and are loved around Connecticut for their buttery croissants and “best in state” chocolate chip cookies. Each month we feature local artists’ work on our walls.
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218 Harborview Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605
203-367-7336
harborviewmarketcatering@gmail.com
www.harborviewmarket.comHours:
Mon - Fri: 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Thursday, November 9
Open 6 am to 7 pmFriday, November 10
Open 6 am to 7 pmSaturday, November 11
Open 6 am to 4 pmSunday, November 12
Open 6 am to 2 pm
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The Bridgeport Art Trail Storytelling Exchange is a monthly gathering on Zoom for adult story tellers and story listeners. Share any genre story for 8 minutes and receive up to 7 minutes of feedback, if you wish. Story ideas or an early drafts is welcome. Any experience level. Free
About Nina Lesiga
Nina Lesiga is a professional storyteller who has performed on PBS “Stories from the Stage”, The International Arts & Ideas Festival and Artists Standing Strong Together. She is one of the organizers of PechaKucha Night Bridgeport.
Nina Lesiga’s passion is taking a leap or two out of her comfort zone and uplifting those around her as she uplifts herself. Nina’s a professional storyteller and a ukulelist. She tells personal stories of uncommon adventure from her youth in Brooklyn, NY to her present life in Connecticut.
Nina’s performed on PBS’s “Stories From the Stage”,“The Story Space”,“Generation Women”, ‘Artists Standing Strong Together”, “True Tales LIve” and “The Story Barn”. She’s been featured at “Sharing the Fire”, “The White Mountain Storytelling Festival and the “Granite State Story Swap”. Nina has presented storytelling workshops at conferences, libraries, museums, senior centers and adult continuing education programs.
Nina is a member of the Story City Troupe (Middletown, CT) and she’s one of the organizers of PechaKucha Night Bridgeport, a visual storytelling event in downtown Bridgeport, CT. In November 2020 Nina launched the Bridgeport Art Trail Story Exchange, a monthly online spoken story gathering for adults sponsored by the Bridgeport Art Trail and City Lights Gallery in Bridgeport, CT.
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Join the Storytelling exchange at 7:00 PM (ONLINE via ZOOM and FREE!) the First Thursday, of every month, 7 pm - 9 pm. (No event November 2024)
(Click HERE to register),
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No events for November 2024, sign up for the first Thursday in December here: www.bridgeportarttrail.org/workshops-1/p/the-bat-storytelling-exchange
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A collection of diverse mongers selling vintage, industrial salvage and antique items in a 75,000-square-foot refurnished factory space. The extensive eclectic inventory of furniture, lighting, architectural elements, and clothing is always changing. Shopping here is an experience! Items are uniquely displayed. You’ll discover authentic, upcycled or reclaimed inventory, including doors, windows, light fixtures, lumber, furniture, architectural elements, wrought iron, sinks, lockers, bins, fireplace mantels, machine legs, shutters, etc.
Mongers Market will get your creative juices flowing and very likely inspire DIY projects for your home, workspace, or gardens. Buying salvaged and reclaimed materials helps our environment by keeping usable artifacts out of our landfills. Come on in to shop or rent a booth to sell with like-minded mongers/dealers. Free parking on premises.
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1155 Railroad Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605
203-583-5899
www.mongers-market.com
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Sun: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Sunday, November 10
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open Viewing - CT Tool Heritage Spotlight
Mongers Market Booth F5
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Source Coffee House, a beloved specialty coffee shop in Black Rock, is under new ownership, but its dedication to the community and craft remains stronger than ever. The new owners are committed to preserving the shop’s original vision while building deeper connections with the local community. Known for their meticulously crafted drinks, Source Coffee House offers a menu that blends traditional coffee culture with innovative, cocktail-inspired beverages. Each drink is made with house-made syrups and unique flavor combinations, setting them apart as a destination for coffee lovers seeking a fresh and personalized experience.
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2889 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport CT 06605
IG: @sourcecoffeehouse
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Open Hours
Monday - Sunday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Barnum loved nothing more than joining entertainment and education, and he conceived of the Barnum Institute of Science and History (as it was originally known) as a lasting legacy, a celebration of American cultural and scientific achievement.
Barnum was devoted to the museum project, giving his own land, funds, collections and expertise to ensure its success; but he did not live to see it completed, approving plans for the building’s construction only three weeks before his death on April 7, 1891. Costing some $85,000 to construct, the building opened on February 18, 1893 and has been part of downtown Bridgeport ever since.
The Barnum Museum is the leading authority on P.T. Barnum’s life and work, and contains more than 60,000 artifacts relating to Barnum, Bridgeport and 19th century America. We are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Led by executive director Kathleen Maher – a museum veteran and an industry expert in arts administration, historic preservation and cultural heritage – the Museum remains committed to Barnum’s own mission: growing curiosity, creativity and confidence through instructive entertainment.
Authors, journalists, filmmakers, researchers, museums and attractions look to the Museum for its expertise and enthusiasm about all things Barnum, and the Museum is regularly featured in outlets including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the History Channel, BBC, NPR, Atlas Obscura, TED and more. The Museum eagerly partners with other cultural institutions to bring P.T. Barnum’s life and legacy to a broader audience.
The Museum stands as a great American national treasure and a unique physical testament to P.T. Barnum’s life. In cooperation with its community, fans, donors and the creative wizards at transformational agency BRC Imagination Arts, the Barnum Museum looks ahead to a re-envisioned future as a true 21st century museum and a fitting tribute to its founder.
P.T. Barnum was an energetic, optimistic entrepreneur who changed the world of entertainment forever. Barnum’s final museum is a permanent “open house” where a world of visitors can get to know Barnum, be inspired by his story and feel the happiness he worked so hard to share.
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820 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-331-1104
info@barnum-museum.org
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(Location under construction.)
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Meet Mario Productions proudly presents an afternoon of thought provoking independent short films for your mind. The writing/directing/producing team of Dj Higgins and Julie Robinson invite you to spend an hour with us watching movies produced by Meet Mario Productions. Our mission is to push movies with a message for everyone to see. Come join us on Sunday, November 10, 3:30pm to 4:30pm at The NEST.
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Contact: Julie Robinson
IG: @meetmario_pro
meetmario2014@gmail.com
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3:30 PM to 4:30 PM | Film Screening - Meet Mario Productions at the NEST
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The Park City’s first public park, historic McLevy Green in the heart of downtown Bridgeport was set aside as a public square in 1806. The park is surrounded by landmark architecture and buildings. It is the site of McLevy Hall, a stunning Greek Revival Brownstone built in 1854, where Abraham Lincoln spoke when he campaigned for the presidency. Today it is a vibrant hub of entertainment, shopping, dining, and relaxation by city residents and visitors. Every summer it is home to the Downtown Farmer’s Market, the Downtown Thursday concert series, and Bridgeport Arts Fest, among other festivals and events.
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The Pious Bird of Good Omen is a boutique specializing in “Curated Objects for Home” – an eclectic collection of vintage furniture & accessories as well as a selection of artisanal objects from Connecticut artists. We believe in the finely crafted objects of today as well as yesterday. We proudly support the local arts and regularly feature exhibits from local visual artists.
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BAT Weekend
Thursday November 7
Open 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday, November 8
Open 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday, November 9
Open 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 10
Open 12:00 pm to 4 :00 pm
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Arts Alliance of Stratford was created to support and foster the growth of the arts, education, and cultural experiences in the Stratford, CT region. Arts Alliance of Stratford is a nonprofit organization working to build community and enhance the quality of life in the Stratford, Connecticut region. We collaborate with the public, artists, creatives, and art lovers offering opportunities to learn, teach, create, network, and enjoy the arts.
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Sterling House Community Center
2283 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615
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Saturday, November 9
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Gallery Show (in the Gallery)
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Musical Theater Workshop (in the Gallery)
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Comedy Improv (on the third floor)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Confidence Is Sexy! Photography Interactive Demo (in the Gallery)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Fiber Arts Workshop (in the Library)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Gravestone Rubbing and Leaf Printing (at the historic Congregational Cemetery)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Song Circle (in the Gallery)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Paint-Along (on the third floor)
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NBALAB is a disruptive research and development incubator focused on innovative design, imaginative concepts, and strategic partnerships. Founded in 2015 to facilitate product expansion for the NBA’s Global Licensing Group, the NBALAB experiments with a variety of consumer goods as well as new product categories in collaboration with small and minority- owned companies that are making noise in their respective fields.
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The dertbag atelier is a retail space and studio space for the brand dertbag. Philip Post is a 21 year old self taught artist from Norwalk, CT. He started his brand dertbag in 2007 at age 12. Post came up with the name after a flare up of his Crohn’s disease that made it nearly impossible to go to school. Instead, Philip channeled his energy into his art, creating his own world with dertbag. Post has shown his work in Tokyo, Vienna, NYC, and LA. In 2013 Philip opened his ‘dertbag atelier’ at age 18. He sells his dertbag brand and his father’s brand, Frank Foster Post, here. He also works on his personal artwork and music at the atelier. Kanye West has been photographed wearing dertbag designs.
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Arcade Mall
1001 Main Street, Suite 21, Bridgeport, CT 06604
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BAT Weekend Hours
Thursday, November 7
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday, November 8
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 9
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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We believe in the importance of providing hands-on STEAM learning experiences that resonate with children’s natural curiosity and love of learning. We are active advocates for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) literacy in Connecticut and use our unique resources and expertise in informal STEAM learning to encourage and provide a pathway for all young learners to become STEAM-empowered and informed decision makers in an increasingly technology-driven world. Our mission is to engage, excite, and educate young learners through experiences and programs that inspire wonder and ignite creativity as the foundation for a lifetime love of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) learning. Please check our website and social media pages for all upcoming events!
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Museum Hours
Tuesday-Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm
Friday-Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Monday: 10 am to 5 pm for Discovery members onlyOn Display: “Dare to Dream” by Alicia Cobb
Exterior of Discovery Center building
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The Kennedy Collective Maggie Daly Arts Cooperative (MDAC), founded in 2014, continues to be a magical and unique space adding to the cultural fabric of Bridgeport. Located in the former Read’s building #12, MDAC artists with intellectual disabilities have made connections with neighbors, businesses, universities, museums and art councils forming innovative partnerships to celebrate the universal language of art. At MDAC, opportunities abound for artists to experience varied media and approaches to artmaking.
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1042 Broad St. (entrance on John St.), Bridgeport, CT
IG: @mdacarts
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Paier College is proud to call Bridgeport its new home! Paier brings its 75-year legacy of training artists in Connecticut to the renowned Shintaro Akatsu School of Design (SASD) at the Arnold Bernhard Center for Arts & Humanities situated against Seaside Park along the shores of Long Island Sound. Paier offers programs of study in fine art, illustration, interior design, graphic design, industrial design, web application development, digital marketing communication and more. With a growing population, Paier College seeks to make an impact in the art community of Bridgeport and invites members of the public to its first formal show since relocating.
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Main Campus:
491 University Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-287-3031
art@paier.edu
www.paier.eduArnold Bernhard Arts And Humanities Center
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KEYS is a non-profit organization that changes the lives of youth through music, including individual and group lessons. KEYS’ mission is to provide free music lessons and performance opportunities to under-resourced students of Bridgeport. KEYS envisions a world where every child has access to the transformative experience of studying and playing music regardless of circumstances.
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Office Address: The Bessemer Center, 2200 North Avenue, Bridgeport CT 06604 / Mailing Address: PO Box 532, New Canaan, CT 06840
CONTACT: 203.350.0255 / Director: Karen Cobham / Founder, Artistic Director: Rob Silvan
keysmusic.org
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#10l on Art Trail program
PechaKucha means “chit-chat” in Japanese. Speakers present their stories accompanied by 20 slides, shown for 20 seconds each, resulting in a total time of 6 minutes and 40 seconds. This licensed format keeps presentations focused and fast-paced. PechaKucha Night Bridgeport is intended for adult audiences. The event is free. Contributions are used to defray operating costs. One dollar of each contribution goes to support the international PechaKucha organization.
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For 2023 Bridgeport Art Trail this event will take place at 211 State Street #10
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Event: Sunday November 12
5pm to 8:30pm
Pechakucha Storytelling, 211 State Street #10
End the weekend arts celebration by gathering to socialize, and to tell and listen to stories
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Fresh Produce from Local Vendors in Downtown Bridgeport
The Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District is excited to host the Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market each Thursday, from July 6 through October 26, 2023, in McLevy Green from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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The CoLLab Exchange Inc is a Community Development Cooperation that focuses on creating an innovative approach to entrepreneurship and professional development within an urban community. We do this by providing a non-traditional co-w.i.r.c space experience that is essential to developing our talent ecosystems. The CoLLab Exchange is a place and space where innovation requires collaboration amongst professionals, business owners, and community stakeholders. We offer business resources that include professional coaching, accountability, and support to the growing wave of entrepreneurs and talent seeking the guidance of like-minded innovators while preparing them professionally for exponential growth.
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1123 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
collabexchange@gmail.com
www.collab-exchange.comHours:
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A sculpture of Lewis Latimer studying his lightbulb design greets you as the approach the Bridgeport City Hall Annex at the Margaret E Morton Government Center. Latimer worked on both patents and designs with Thomas Edison on the lightbulb and Alexander Graham Bell on the telephone. At one point in his life, Latimer lived in Bridgeport’s South End.
This spacious exhibit area in the Government Center consists of walls on the first and second floor of the City Hall Annex. Visitors can view the art during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Exhibits change monthly, featuring the work of Bridgeport artists, schools, and community groups.
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The Mayors Gallery at the Margaret E. Morton Government Center
999 Broad St., Bridgeport, CT. 06604
203-576-7201
www.bridgeportct.govMon.–Fri., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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The Firm’s aim is to uplift the community through the sale and exhibition of fine art and engaging the community in artistic endeavors to bring art to all people. The artists represented are established community artists, promising up-and-coming artists and often established artists of note from other areas. The Firm is a Black, woman-owned business.
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17 Lafayette Circle, Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-414-3302
VanDaysha@thefirmartgallery.com
thefirmartgallery.comGallery Hours:
Tue: 11 am – 6 pm
Wed: by appointment
Thu & Fri: 11:00 – 6:00 p.m.
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Artist Cris Dam was born in Alaska, raised in Spain, educated in New York City, and is currently raising a family in Connecticut. In his paintings and murals he combines diverse landscapes and universal patterns found everywhere in nature to connect all cultures. Cris Dam cofounded Dam Stuhltrager in Brooklyn in 1998, and was an early gallerist who helped propel Williamsburg into an international art mecca. Dam’s bright paintings and large persona made him a recognizable character synonymous with Brooklyn’s lively art scene.
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