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BRIDGEPORT ART EXHIBIT IN TORRINGTON
OPENS FRIDAY!
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AIRPLANES AND DIRT NAPS, 20 yrs after 9/11 and surviving Covid
A confluence of artists connected to Bridgeport, make a brief stop in Torrington. Works share commonalities regarding aesthetic and imagery, tempering stark reality with nostalgia, absurdity and humor.
This exhibit of healing and memorial runs 9/3 to 9/12/21 at Five Points Annex Gallery, Torrington CT, gallery hours TH-Sun 12-5 with a gathering and exhibit reception on Sat. 9/11 from 4-7 pm.
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Exhibiting artists are: Carlos Bautista Biernnay, Dan Makara, Iyaba Ibo Mandingo, Mark Rich, Scott Schuldt, with words of healing by Rev. Ina Anderson.
THIS EXHIBIT IS A MUST SEE!
Although there will be an online version, there is no comparison to seeing the works in person. Face masks required.
The exhibit recognizes this extraordinary time in history, to process feelings and acknowledge the fallout of recent hardships, challenges, alternative facts, and protests, that tested beliefs, relationships, and loyalties, exposing who we are, and what we need to mend and cherish.
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NeoLatinismo
9/16-11/1/21
City Lights Gallery, 265 Golden Hill St Bridgeport CT
Artists' Reception, Saturday 9/18/21
Exhibiting Artists: Blanka Ameskua, Mercedes Tata Arensberg, Mario Baez, Diane Barcelo, Carlos Bautista Biernnay, Carlos Hernandez Chavez, Mila Gonzalez, Julian Harebin, Luis Lopez, Yolanda Vasquez Petrocelli, Virginia Ramirez, Aida Tejada
13th Annual Bridgeport Art Trail, city-wide open studios art celebration, 11/11-11/14/21
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Bridgeport Art Trail Storytelling Exchange Thursday, Sept 2nd at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
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To encourage the art of spoken stories, City Light Gallery presents a monthly online community gathering named, “The Bridgeport Art Trail Story Exchange” hosted by Nina Lesiga. This FREE Zoom session meets the first Thursday of every month from 7pm -9pm.
We invite tellers and listeners!
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What kind of stories? The emphasis is personal stories to share the human experience. Participants with fictional or historical stories are welcome too! We encourage professional tellers, amateurs and listeners to join us. During the exchange participants share a story, a part of a story, a story idea or attend just to listen. Test out a piece, receive help developing it if you wish and listen to the stories of others. Discover what makes a story compelling.
For more information, about the Storytelling Exchange please contact City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail clgallerybpt@gmail.com
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SAVE THE DATE
13th Annual Bridgeport Art Trail, city-wide open studios art celebration, 11/11-11/14/21
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SEPTEMBER PART 1- EVENTS CALENDAR
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BPT200 - Greater Bridgeport Symphony Concert
Hartford HealthCare Ampitheater
September 4, 2021
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BPT200 is celebrating Bridgeport 200 Years Strong! That's 200 years of being independent. 200 Years of being the unique and innovative community that we have been and are today.
Celebrate with BPT this Saturday! Enjoy the Greater Bridgeport Symphony at the brand new Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater for an evening of pops favorites and experience live music outdoors at the amphitheater.
Tickets are FREE, but they are required. Get yours today!
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Big Art Bash 2021
Housatonic Museum Of Art
Sep 2, 2021, 5:30- 7:00 pm
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On Thursday, September 2, the Housatonic Museum of Art (HMA) will reopen the Burt Chernow Galleries and the Museum with a grand collective exhibition: Big Art Bash 2021.
The wide-ranging group show will feature FOUR exhibits of work by Jon Schueler, Jongil Ma, Eric Chiang and an exhibition that explores male dominance of women. The public is invited to attend this exciting, FREE opening event from 5:30pm - 7pm, which will include live music by the Joe Mennonna Trio and light refreshments. HMA is located on the Housatonic Community College (HCC) campus, located at 900 Lafayette Blvd. in Bridgeport, CT.
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Lost Man Blues: Jon Schueler – Art and War
Housatonic Museum Of Art
From Sep 02 to Oct 08, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Housatonic Museum of Art is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit, Lost Man Blues: Jon Schueler – Art and War, curated by Marissa Roth. The show will feature twenty-six paintings and selected writings by the esteemed, prolific American abstract expressionist that reflect his war experiences. The exhibition, which takes its title from a piece commemorating the disappearance of a plane belonging to his squadron, will open on September 2 and be on view through October 8, 2021.
Curator Marissa Roth will offer a talk on Thursday, September 2 at 6pm.
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WPKN's Environmental Film Series
Wed, September 8, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT
Doors at 6:30 PM
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THE SOLUTION IS RIGHT UNDER OUR FEET
Science experts and celebrity activists unpack the ways in which the earth's soil may be the key to combating climate change and preserving the planet.
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Decades In Concert: The Sounds of the ’70’s
Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Sep 10 to Oct 03, 2021
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The Downtown Cabaret in partnership with Family Entertainment Live is thrilled to be launching its very own original musical revue series: Decades in Concert. This inaugural production transports audiences back to the 1970s to revisit the sights and sounds of the AM Gold radio era. Using music from Elton John, Carole King, The Bee Gees, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer and many many more, Decades in Concert tells the story of the history and culture of America’s bicentennial years. This amazing performance with a talented cast and pre-recorded music will immerse you in nostalgic multimedia and transport you back to a decade when the living was easy!
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The $50,000 Bridgeport Business Challenge - Info Session
September 14, 6:00 PM
University of Bridgeport, Cox Student Center
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The Entrepreneurship Foundation presents the Bridgeport $50,000 Business Plan Competition! Help create jobs and opportunities for others while pursuing your passion: Let us help you to start or grow a business.
Grants will be awarded for both new business concepts and for plans to expand an existing business within two stages: Venture Enterprise (scalable, capital intensive, large market) and Personal or Service Business (limited market, small cap). Additional awards for selected finalists include vouchers for 6 months at an incubator or co-working space for the price of one month at MOCO Coworking.
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WPKN's Music on Film Series - Rolling Stones: Ole Ole Ole
September 15, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT, Doors at 6:30 PM
Bijou Theatre
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Olé Olé Olé!: A Trip Across Latin America is a documentary produced by The Rolling Stones that documents their Latin America tour in 2016. Part concert film and part travelogue the Director's cameras record the latest historic moment in the career of the band, following the Stones throughout their tour before culminating in Havana, Cuba.
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Bridgeport Downtown Farmers Market - Thursdays, McLevy Green
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The Bridgeport Downtown Farmers Market is held on Thursdays from July 8th through October 14th from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m in McLevy Green (102 Bank Street). Come enjoy fresh fruits and veggies, takeaway food, and more!
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Are you an artist looking for studio space? We want to meet you!
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Premium loft studios in a newly renovated factory building in the South End of Bridgeport for fine artists. Amenities include high speed wifi, state-of-the-art security system, new and energy-efficient windows and heating, additional space for workshops, 4 open studio events per year, ADA accessibility, and many design upgrades. Make an appointment today for a tour!
Learn More
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SUPPORT THE BRIDGEPORT ART TRAIL
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
Stay safe, be prudent, and kind to others and yourself. Stay in touch with us on the Bridgeport Art Trail Facebook Page where we post frequently.
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