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The Bridgeport Art Trail Team Says
THANK YOU!!
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We wanted to thank everyone who attended the Bridgeport Art Trail last month! We had a fantastic turnout, bringing more art and culture to our beautiful city. A huge special thank you to all of our local artists for sharing your work, studios, galleries, and hearts with us all! Happy Holidays!
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SAVE THE DATE: Holi- DAY 12/18/21
Spend the day in downtown Bridgeport
ARTful gift Pop-up sale
ARTcade & City Lights Vintage
Artists' Talk at City Lights Gallery
Projection art at Berlinetta Brewing
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Holiday Pop-Up at the ARTCADE
Saturday, December 18 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Meander and mingle. Shop local, handmade and vintage this Holiday season. View art exhibits. Enjoy live music and outdoor projections.
Participating venues include Arcade Mall, 1042 Broad St, and City Lights Vintage and City Lights Gallery, 265 Golden Hill St and Berlinetta Brewing, 90 Golden Hill St.
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Projection Art Lights Up The Night!
Saturday, December 18 | 5:30-9:00 PM
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Berlinetta Brewing, 90 Golden Hill St, Bpt CT
Stop by Berlinetta Brewing for some Holiday cheer and watch the projection art by Dustin De Milio. This artful light project is sponsored by City Lights Gallery and the city of Bridgeport.
Executive Director of City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail explains, “I got the idea to do projection art after going to Signal Light Festival in Prague. Even a small treatment of light makes a big difference to activate a space.”
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Lion HeART Gallery: Abstract Impressionist Group Show Opening
Saturday, December 4, 2021 | 2:00-5:00 PM
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Lion HeART Gallery
277 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport
Sat, Dec 4th 2-5pm opening
Sat, Dec 18th 2-5pm closing
Featuring a number of talented Connecticut artists including Evan Bieder, GLA4, Christine Hippeli, Alex Jackson, JAHMANE, Chris Mathathison, Juliana Harebin, Darnell Phifer, Joel Turner, Twig Lips, and Robert Zwilling.
Art work below by Juliana Harebin
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ARTISTS TALK: "It's Complicated" Exhibit at City Lights Gallery
Saturday, December 18, 2021 | 4:00-6:00 PM
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City Lights Gallery hosts a group discussion with exhibiting artists on-site, with limited attendance, also will be live-streamed. A fully produced video and podcast will be available on the City Lights website in Jan 2022. Be part of the audience, join us at the gallery or virtually. Info for the live stream will be posted to citylightsgallery.org
Afterward, enjoy some Holiday cheer at Berlinetta Brewing, 90 Golden Hill St while projection art lights up the night as we approach the Winter Solstice.
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“It’s Complicated“
Group exhibit at City Lights Gallery Nov 11- Jan 8, 2022.
265 Golden Hill St Bridgeport CT citylightsgallery.org clgallerybpt@gmail.com
Exhibiting artists: Maralyn Adlin, Carlos Bautista Biernnay, Claude Desir Jr, Dan Makara, Marcella Kurkowski, Tunde Odunlade, Mark Rich, Gerald Saladyga, Isabella Saraceni, Roxanne Faber Savage, Scott Schuldt, Joan Wheeler
Curated by Suzanne Kachmar
Art above by Mark Rich
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Bridgeport Artists Feature in Connecticut Magazine
December 2021 Issue Out Now
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Bridgeport Artists Feature in the Dec 2021 issue of Connecticut Magazine “Open the Doors’:
Latino artists on representation in the state’s arts scene” by Adrianna Morga with interviews of Yolanda Vasquez Petrocelli, Hernandez Chavrez, Carlos Bautista Biernnay, and Suzanne Kachmar.
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PECHAKUCHA NIGHT BRIDGEPORT
Watch the Vol. 12 stories online!
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PechaKucha Night Bridgeport is a storytelling telling event for adults that was held during the Bridgeport Art Trail on Nov 14th. Authentic, true personal stories were shared on the theme, "Rein-vention + Discovery”. The quick-paced visual stories contained 20 images are told in 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
Storytellers were Ada Cheng, Evan Bieder, Erika Eng, Adair Heitmann, Nina Lesiga, Iyaba Ibo Mandingo, Lynn Mosher-Howell, Anthony Venditto, and Reggy S. Enjoy!
Photo caption: Suzanne Kachmar emceeing PechaKucha Night at the Bijou Theater.
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Drip-Drop, Tick-Tock, Here + Now
Thru Wednesday, December 8
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Drip-Drop, Tick-Tock, Here + Now Joseph Fucigna’s One-Person Exhibition
Now Throughout his career, Fucigna enjoyed taking modest industrial materials and transforming them into elegant yet provocative abstractions. His sculptures, paintings, and drawings are rooted in process, play, and the innate qualities of the materials. Through experimentation and innovation, Fucigna creates works that are known for their power to transform materials, ingenuity, and odd but compelling subject matter. The ultimate goal is to create an artwork that is a perfect balance between suggestive content and the formal qualities of the materials that allow both to be active participants.
The exhibition contains sculptures and paintings from 2010 to the present, with emphasis on new works created since 2019.
The Burt Chernow Galleries are open to the public. Admission is free. Please call 203-332-5203 for information.
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"It's Complicated" Exhibit at
City Lights Gallery
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“It’s Complicated“
Group exhibit at City Lights Gallery Nov 11- Jan 8, 2022.
265 Golden Hill St Bridgeport CT | citylightsgallery.org clgallerybpt@gmail.com
The Gallery Talk Thursday, November 11 | 2:15 PM TO 3:15 P.M
Join the Viewers’ Talk at City Lights Gallery #21A. Curator Suzanne Kachmar and storyteller Nina Lesiga host a community conversation with viewers and visitors discussing what they see in the art on view. Art is interactive and viewers are encouraged to be actively involved in what the art is expressing, this breaks with the tradition of an artists’ talk, where the artists lead the conversation.
Exhibiting artists: Maralyn Adlin, Carlos Bautista Biernnay, Claude Desir Jr, Dan Makara, Marcella Kurkowski, Tunde Odunlade, Mark Rich, Gerald Saladyga, Isabella Saraceni, Roxanne Faber Savage, Scott Schuldt, Joan Wheeler and curated by Suzanne Kachmar.
Fiber art, paintings, drawing, and assemblage in this exhibit contain contradictory, ambiguous content with complex imagery and compositions. Although materials and techniques vary, all artists in this exhibit practice the sincere process of artmaking, combining automatism, criticism, and plan.
This exhibit encourages the viewer to spend time with complexity and uncertainty and find meaning from the personal interaction with the art. The show is designed to encourage that we maintain an open mind and an open heart.
Art above by Mark Rich
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS
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All Ages Art Show Seeking Submissions
Art Show in January 2022
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If you know any artists (especially kids/teenagers!) who would like to show work, please have them contact Evan Bieder: lionheartbpt@gmail.com / 203-581-0150.
All Ages Group Show
Opening - Saturday, January 15th 2-5pm
Closing - Saturday, January 29th 2-5pm
Free Paint / Open Gallery
Sundays 2-6pm
Come view the current show and/or make your own small painting. All materials provided!
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Bridgeport Film Fest:
Call for Submissions!
Seeking short films, docs, music videos, short screenplays, web series, and more!
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We are excited to announce that our submissions for the 2nd Annual Bridgeport Film Fest are now open! Be sure to get the Extra Early Bird discount by submitting ASAP. All Connecticut Filmmakers can save an extra 30% off their submission by using the code: BFFCONN22
Lastly, we are also excited to share we are coming back in July 2022 with even more films, special events, workshops, and panels! Feel free to contact us at BptFilmFest@gmail.com if you have any questions!
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DECEMBER PART 1- EVENTS CALENDAR
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Holiday Lights Spectacular
Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
Now thru Sunday, Jan 2nd | 5:00pm - 10:00pm
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DRIVE-THROUGH HOLIDAY LIGHTS SPECTACULAR presented by Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent's Medical Center
A happy holiday experience for people of all ages-families, couples, friends, social-and workgroups! Enjoy Holiday Lights Spectacular presented by Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent's Medical Center from the comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path that leads you right through the Amphitheater. At every turn, the magical route is overflowing with spectacular light displays that bring your favorite holiday themes and characters to life. Open seven days; Sun-Sat.
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The Yale Whiffenpoofs
The Bijou Theatre
Friday, December 3rd | 8:00pm
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Enjoy some Holiday Cheer with The Yale Whiffenpoofs: America's Oldest Collegiate A Cappella Group
Every year, 14 senior Yale students are selected to be in the Whiffenpoofs, the world’s oldest and best-known collegiate acapella group. Founded in 1909, the “Whiffs” began as a senior quartet that met weekly at Mory’s Temple Bar. Today, the group has become one of Yale’s most celebrated traditions. Singing a mixture of old Yale tunes, jazz standards, and other hits from across the decades, the Whiffenpoofs perform more than 200 concerts across six continents each year.
Tickets here
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Toubab Krewe with The Hot Club of Black Rock
Park City Music Hall
Friday, December 3rd | Doors at 8pm | Show at 9pm
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Park City Music Hall
2926 Fairfield Ave
Tickets: $16
Toubab Krewe is the vibrant Asheville, NC-based instrumental powerhouse that creates a sonic Pangaea that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains, and more.
Read more
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JB Smooth
The Stress Factory
Friday, December 3rd - Sunday, December 5th | Various Times
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JB Smoove is a multi-talented writer, comedian, and actor. He can currently be seen in the beloved role of “Leon” in the iconic HBO comedy series, “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Tickets: $30
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The Santa Story
The Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Saturday, December 4th-30h | Various Times
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We all know who Santa Claus is, but where did he come from? This brand new Cabaret original is the heart-warming and hilarious story of a young St. Nick and his journey to becoming Santa Claus. The perfect blend of music, mayhem, and merriment for the whole family that is sure to have you ringing jingle bells this holiday season. Tickets $31
Audience members 12 years old and older must present proof of being fully vaccinated OR show a negative COVID test result 48 hours prior. Home COVID tests are not accepted Children under 12 years old are NOT required to show a negative COVID test. Everyone must wear a mask!
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Holiday Market
Metro Art Studio
Saturday, December 4th | 12pm-4pm
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Join the artists of Metro Art Studios and guest artists for a unique holiday shopping experience. Find affordable art, jewelry, home decor, stationery, fashion, and so much more for everyone on your list. Masks required.
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Beardsley Zoo Pajama Parade
The Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Saturday, December 4th & Saturday, December 18th | 12pm-2pm
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The Zoo is holding a Pajama Parade with Frosty the Snowman, Stripes the Tiger, and Thirsty the Penguin marching alongside Grand Marshal Oliver, founder of Oliver’s Pajama Project. We encourage guests to wear pajamas and bring new pajamas to the parade to donate to those in need during the holidays. Take a family holiday pajama photo!
Regular adult admission (ages 12 & older) is $17.00, children (ages 3 -11) is $14.00, senior admission (62 and older) is $14.00, and children under 3 years old are free. Zoo members are also admitted free.
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Fairfield County Children’s Choir Holiday in Harmony
The Klein Memorial Auditorium
Sunday, December 5th | Various Times
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Concert Times: Concert Choir 12:15 PM, Chorus 2:00 PM, Chorale 4:00 PM, Chamber Singers 5:45 PM. Concerts run about 30 min each. A ticket purchase grants access to all four concerts and the concert Livestream This joyous return to live music includes seasonal favorites from a wide variety of composers. Children’s bright voices will quickly warm hearts and incite the festive spirit with popular seasonal songs like Feliz Navidad. The choir will also sing Angels We Have Heard on High, Mo Li H, and a Hanukkah song. Tickets $20
Masks required, Livestream available with ticket purchase!
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WPKNs Environmental Film Series
The Bijou Theatre
Wednesday, December 8th | Doors at 6:30pm | Film at 7:00pm
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Broadcaster David Attenborough recounts his life, and the evolutionary history of life on Earth, to grieve the loss of wild places and offer a vision for the future.
MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT
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Tony Rock
The Stress Factory
Thursday, December 9th-Saturday, December 11th | Various Times
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Tony Rock has hosted HBO’s stand-up comedy series All Def Comedy, NBA’s TV's “The Warm Up” along with BET’s “Black Card Revoked” and “Apollo Live.” While co-starring in his first prime time network series - CBS’ “Living Biblically.” Performing stand-up comedy is Tony’s first love.
Masks are worn inside the club except while sitting down at a table.
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The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
Park City Music Hall
Thursday, December 9th | Doors at 7pm | Show at 8pm
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The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience was formed in 1995 to perform the most accurate and captivating Led Zeppelin live show since the real thing. For Zoso, it’s much more than just being a tribute. It’s about touching a golden era in music. Zoso embodies Page, Plant, Bonham, and Jones in their spirit, tightly-wound talent, and authenticity. Tickets: $26
Proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test result within 72 hours, or a rapid test from the day of show for all ticketed events. We comply with all local, state, and federal ordinances and mandates when applicable.
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"These 4 Walls": A Play
The Bijou Theatre
Friday, December 10th | 8:00 PM
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A "Dramedy" Presented by Take Notice Productions
Two friends set out to rebuild within their community while being faced with several quandaries and personal differences. Will they rise or will they fall like some who've come before them?
Tickets here
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Dancing with our Stars “Our Most Memorable Year”
The Klein Memorial Auditorium
Saturday, December 11th | 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
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CT Regional Professionals and Amateur Performers Produced by Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Tickets $45- $90
Masks required. Parking $5 Cash in the lot across the street!
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The Nutcracker Live
The Klein Memorial Auditorium
Sunday, December 12th | 6:30 PM
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Tickets: $30 Audience or Live Stream.
Proceeds to benefit the Susan Vallo Memorial Dance Scholarship Program providing tuition assistance and scholarships for dancers experiencing financial hardship in our community.
Masks required
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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.
If anyone would like to make a financial donation, see the link below! Thank you!
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