Bridgeport Art Trail Newsletter
DEC 2022 PART 2
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Holiday Concert
Greater Bridgeport Symphony
Sat 12/17/22
at the Klein Auditorium
Selections from "The Nutcracker,"
Tchaikovsky's Symphony #5,
a holiday sing-along
and music from
"The Polar Express."
Purchase tix here
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The Klein Auditorium
910 Fairfield Ave
Upcoming Events
Parking $5
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Elizardi Castro in "Jibaro Soy"
A combination of 3 shows: "Made in Puerto Rico", "Law & DISorder" and "Capicu!" Live plena(music genre native to Puerto Rico) is infused into the show; forming one hilarious blend of culture, family & music.
Sat Jan 7 |7:30 PM
Tickets $25 - $38
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Bridgeport Art Trail Storytelling Exchange
Thurs, Jan 6 at 7 - 9 PM
on Zoom | Free
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The art of storytelling
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 here
Zoom registration link
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Downton Cabaret Theatre
263 Golden Hill St
https://dtcab.com
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Family Fun Holiday Theater
Through Fri Dec 30, Various Times
Tickets $43
A heart-warming and hilarious story of a young Christopher Kringle and his journey to become Santa Claus. Buy tickets
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Sat Jan 7 - Sun Feb 5 Various Times
Tickets $33
A hilarious adaptation of the timeless story of the duckling who doesn’t belong and his journey to becoming a beautiful swan.
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Sat Jan 7
Various Times
Tickets $46 - $50
Desert Highway Band channels the music of the Eagles that to this day resonates with long-time and new-found fans of all ages.
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How Did We Get Here?
Explores the life and art of creatives from
diverse places, making art and living
in the CT /NY region.
Lead Photographers/Curators: Yolanda Vasquez
Petrocelli, Dariusz Kanarek
Featured artists: Carlos Biernnay, Anna Ruiz Castillo, Radu Gheorghe, Juliana Harebin, Marc Hors, Rafiq Kathwari, Inna Linox, Iyaba Ibo Mandingo, Desmond Nature
Exhibit includes photography, video recorded interviews and visual art.
Sponsored by the CT Office on the Arts and
City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail
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Collaborators of the exhibit, "How Did We Get Here" Yolanda Vasquez Petrocelli and Dariusz Kanarek are sought after photographers, with long artistic careers. Their personal migration experiences to the USA, inform their art, perspective and interviews. Yolanda is Mexican American and Dariusz id Polish American. Also included the photojournalism by Marc Hors documenting Ukrainian refugees and the poster art Ukrainian born artist Inna Linov, making art and living in CT.
Above photographers Dariusz Kanarek, Yolanda Vasquez Petrocelli, Marc Hors at the opening reception, photo by Radu Gheorghe.
Below poster art by Inna Linov
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Give art this holiday and support the people of Ukraine. $50 of a $55 purchase for these and other poster art will be donated to Ukraine support agencies. | |
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Workshops & Holiday Performance
Sponsored by the Bridgeport Public Library
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Thurs Dec 15
6:30 - 7:30 PM
North Branch Library
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Burrough Sadens 3rd Flr
History Center
In person or virtual event
Sat Dec 17
10:30 am- noon
RSVP for Zoom link here
325 Broad St
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Mon Dec 19
4:30 - 5:30 PM
North Branch Library
3455 Madison Ave
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Park City Music Hall
2926 Fairfield Ave
https://parkcitymusichall.com/
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Internet Tears, Black Rock Fire,
Chuck's in London & DJ Vicious
Thurs Dec 15 | 8:00 PM
Free, Ages 21+
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Abbey Road Live
by Walrus
Fri Dec 16 | 9:00 PM
Tickets:$20 - $25 all ages
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Rock4rv Holiday Party - Simple Jim
Sat Dec 17 | 7:00 PM
Tickets: $20 - $25 under 21 with chaperone
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Ursa Gallery Exhibits "Drawings After Dark" &
"Bringing it Downtown"
Dec 8 - Jan 15
1042 Broad St, Arcade Mall 2nd Flr
More info https://www.ursa.gallery/
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Explore URSA's main gallery in the dark by torchlight and discover hundreds of wonderful works hidden within its walls . Watch a video of us behind the scenes on Facebook | |
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"Bringing it to Downtown" Exhibit
A visual testament to the diversity of arts in Connecticut showcasing artists from Fairfield County’s booming arts and culture scene.
Work by: Frank Foster Post, Thalia Hernandez, Michael J Clocks, Looketha, Joe Fucigna, Sooo-z Mastropietro, Nate Norms, Eddie Hall, Tara Blackwell, Jahmane West, Gabe Sorrentino, Aisha Nailah, Erich Davis, Dan Makara, Jeff Ostergren, Mary Dwyer, Steven Gerber, and Reggie Woolery
Ursa.gallery
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What else is happening in Bpt Art Scene? Read on... or...
Go to BAT calendar.
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING???
City Lights Vintage
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City Lights Vintage
Create your own style, find that unique gift.
265 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport CT (by the painted stairs)
Shop hrs: Th-Sat 12-5 pm, or by appointment
Contact City Lights Vintage here
Shop online on Etsy
Follow @citylightsvintage on Facebook/Instagram
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BIJOU THEATRE
275 Fairfield Ave
Live Music & Film: In-Person & Streaming
Bijoutheatrect.net
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More at the Arena
Disney on Ice
Thurs Dec 22 | Various Times
Tickets $15 and up
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Stress Factory: Stand-Up Comedy
167 State Street
Ages 16+
https://bridgeport.stressfactory.com/
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Rodney Laney
Thurs Dec 15 - Sat Dec 17th | Various Times
Tickets $20
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Frankie Quinones
Fri Dec 16
7:30 PM
Tickets $30
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Gastor Almonter
Sat Dec 31
Various Times
Tickets $35
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WORKSHOPS + OPPORTUNITIES
FOR ARTISTS
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BRIDGEPORT FILM FEST
Save 15% on All Submissions!
www.BridgeportFilmFest.org
for more info!
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The Bridgeport Film Fest is gearing up for our third year with submissions opening on Thursday, September 15! We are accepting short films, music videos, documentaries and more 25 minutes and under. As well as short screenplays 20 pages and under!
Check out www.BridgeportFilmFest.org for more info!
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Figure Drawing
the First 2 Tuesdays of the Month
at the NEST Arts Factory
1720 Fairfield Ave Bpt, CT
RSVP [email protected]
Model Fee: $15
Easels, tables and chairs available, please bring drawing and painting materials. The Nest Arts Factory invites artists and students to join their working artists community to draw and paint from life in the rustic community room. This workshop is sponsored by City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail.
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On the 1st and 2nd Tuesday of the month. Bring your own drawing materials. $15 model fee.
Please RSVP to [email protected]
This is an open sketch studio workshop moderated by Ellie Mesa, sponsored by City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail.
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Stratford Arts Alliance
Long Pose Figure Study on Zoom
Wednesdays| 5:45pm-9:00pm
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Long Pose Figure Study On Zoom
Wednesday Evenings
This will be a digital session. Register below.
Sessions will meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month
Time:
5:45 – 9:00 PM, Eastern Time
2:45 – 6:00 PM, Pacific Time
If you live between the 2 (North America) coasts or outside of the USA, be sure to adjust for your time difference.
Cost*:
Arts Alliance of Stratford members: $8.00
Non-members: $13.00
Join us for an extended pose with a professional figure model. Artists can focus more deeply on the finer details of the figure and explore light and shadow.
More Info Here!
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