Bridgeport Art Trail Newsletter
May 2022 PART 1
Calls for Public Art +
Full Calendar of Events
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Housatonic Museum of Art
Burt Chernow Galleries
Through May 18th
Housatonic Community College
900 Lafayette Blvd
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City Lights 18th Anniversary Party a Success
Live music, outdoor fiber art installation on the patio
18 Artists exhibit at City Lights runs to July 15, 2022
Gallery Hrs W-F 12-5, Sat 12-4
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Exhibiting artists: Maralyn Adlin, Carlos Bautista Biernnay, Claude Desir, Karen Loprete, Looketha (Marcella Cavalliere), Dan Makara, Iyaba Ibo Mandingo, Shanna Melton, Brad Noble, Francis Pressley, Mark Rich, Gerald Saladyga, David Sepulveda, Scott Schuldt, Liz Squillace, Rita Valley,
Amanda Walker, Joan Wheeler.
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Above: Carlos Biernnay with his outdoor fiber art installation,
Greater Bridgeport Symphony duet performs in the gallery,
Artists and community mingle, 3 artists Larry Morse from Queens,
Scott Schuldt from Milford, Susan Clinard from New Haven.
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What else is happening in Bpt Art Scene? Read on... or...
Go to BAT calendar.
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Jane and Cesar’s Way, A Jane’s Walk in Bridgeport
Sat, May 14 at 11:30 AM
Downtown Special Services
938 Broad Street
Free
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Join us for Jane & Cesar’s Way, an event where the unique story of how we see, interact with, and feel about our city will be explored on film, on foot, and in music. This year we are elebrating the history and legacy of one of Bridgeport’s heroes, Cesar Batalla.
More info
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Klein Memorial Auditorium
Youth Orchestra Concerts
910 Fairfield Avenue
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Tickets- $25 - $28 |Various Times
Livestream tickets available
Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras bring young musicians together to achieve the highest standard of music performance in a a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment.
More Information:
https://www.theklein.org/buy-tickets/upcomi
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URSA GALLERY
Abstract Orbit/A Squirrel from Memory
Through May 28, 2022
1001 Main Street,
Downtown Bpt CT
In the Arcade Mall
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A SQUIRREL FROM MEMORY by artist Douglas Degquirrekges comprises of two divergent image-making processes. The project explores familial relationships, distance from home, and the pressure to possess a singular voice or vision within a creative practice.
The project was born out of the artist’s decision to work with increasingly personal and localized imagery while tending to creative practice as a collaborative activity.
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ABSTRACT ORBIT is a collection of contemporary art is curated by Jeanne Ciravolo, from six
emerging and mid-career artists. Sculpture, print, works on paper, and painting by Fritz Horstman , and mid-career artiists Noe Jimenez, John Richardson, Ruth Sack, Laurie Sloan, and Sarah Stewart.
More about Ursa Gallery
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PERSISTENCE OF PRESENCE:
HOPE AND HEALING THROUGH POWER OF ART
The ground floor gallery honors Women's month by featuring fourteen women artists from the Read's ArtSpace community curated by JodiAnn Strminska.
The exhibit celebrates the power of art to generate hope and healing during times of crisis and uncertainty. Gallery hours Saturdays noon - 5PM or by appointment. Runs through May 19th.
More info
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lionheArt Studios
Through May 7th
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“Blooming in the Desert: Reimagining Justice” Exhibit
Closing Reception:
Sun, May 29 | 2pm–6pm
Join curator Evan Bieder and friends at the lionheART gallery . The exhibit will close on Sunday, May 29, 2pm-6pm!
More info here
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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
Sales support City Lights Gallery's community events and education programs.
Contact us here Shop online on Etsy
@citylightsvintage on Facebook/Instagram
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Bridgeport wins big in the annual ACE Awards
Three of the six award recipients of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County's Sixth Annual Daniel E. Offutt III Arts & Culture Empowerment (ACE) Awards are based in Bridgeport.
The purpose of the ACE awards is to celebrate the passion for, and impact of, arts and culture across coastal Fairfield County, and to raise awareness of the quality and diversity of our region's arts and cultural offerings. These awards recognize the energy and commitment to arts and culture in the region's largest and most diverse city. Read more.
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Congratulations to Bridgeport ACE Awardees
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Pam Lewis:
ACE Educator Award
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Suzanne Kachmar:
ACE NonProfit Award
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Alicia Cobb:
ACE Artist Award
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BIJOU THEATRE
275 Fairfield Ave
Live Music & Film: In-Person & Streaming
Bijoutheatrect.net
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Ariel Posen w/ Ivan Gabriel
Thurs, May 12 | Doors 6 PM| Show 8 PM
Tickets $19
A lifelong musician, there are few roles Ariel Posen hasn’t played. Although born in Winnipeg, Posen spent much of his childhood on the road, traveling from show to show with his musician parents... Read More Here.
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Hosts of Ghosts: Phish Tribute
Fri, May 13 | Doors 7 PM| Show 9 PM
Tickets $15
A premier Phish tribute act, Host of Ghosts covers the music of Phish and the music they’ve covered over a 30-year span!
Band Features:
Matt McNulty – Guitar/Vocals (Talkpeck Soundsystem)
Chris DeAngelis – Bass/Vocals (Jazz is PHSH)
Scotty Zwang – Drums/Vocals (Ghost Light)
Shoheen Owhady – Keys/Vocals (Uncle Ebenezer)
Read More Here
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Tracy Jo and the Toads
Wed, May 18| Doors 5 PM| Show 7:30 PM
Tickets $3
Tracy Jo & The Toads is a six-piece roots-rock project based out of Black Rock. After living and studying music in New Orleans, Tracy Jo retreated to Connecticut; bringing new experiences and influences into her songwriting. The band is a refreshing blend of blues and gritty soul led by powerful, sultry vocals.
FOR FANS OF: Tedeschi Trucks Band // The Black Crowes // Alabama Shakes
TJandthetoads.com
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Jr. De Guzman
Standup Comedy
Thurs, May 12 - Sat, May 14
Various Times|$20 Tickets
Winner of the 13th Annual “Standup NBC 2017”. Catch him on Coming to the Stage Season 2 on Hulu, Comedy Central's Kevin Hart Presents Hart of the City, and MTV's Acting Out. Also, check out his debut album, “Dual Citizen” on Sirius XM Radio.
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Jamie Lissow
Standup Comedy
Thurs, May 19 - Sat May 21
Various Times | $20 Tickets
Actor and comedian Jamie Lissow is currently a weekly guest on the #1 rated late-night talk show, Gutfeld! on Fox. Jamie is best known for his role in the current Netflix Original Series “Real Rob”, alongside SNL alums Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Norm MacDonald and David Spade; a show Jamie co-wrote and co-produced.
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Tony Woods
Standup Comedy
Thurs, May 26 - Sat, May 28
Various Times|$20 Tickets
Tony Woods is a one-of-a-kind comedic legend that is always in control of his audience. His playful and cool demeanor, mixed with his sharp and sometimes mischievous routines, create a show entertaining at every level. A seasoned veteran in the comedy business, Tony is recognized not only by fans but by his peers as well as one of the best and most engaging comedians to get behind a microphone.
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The Downtown Cabaret
265 Golden Hill St
Beauty and the Beast
April 02 -May 22 | Various Times
Tickets $26
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A new and exciting adaptation of the classic tale of a hideous beast and his quest to break an evil spell and find love with a beautiful young woman. It’s the timeless story that reminds us that true beauty comes from within.
Tickets:
https://dtcab.com/show/beauty-and-the-beast-2/#buy-tickets
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 over the age of two must wear a mask
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Decades in Concert
The Downtown Cabaret
265 Golden Hill St
April 15 -May 15 | Various Times
Tickets $35
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The sights and sounds of the era that changed EVERYTHING. Using music from prominent and influential artists of the 60’s, hear the story of the history and culture of America from JFK to the Apollo Moon Tickets
Audience 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 over the age of 2 years old must wear a mask when entering and exiting the theatre.
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50's Dance Party - Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens
The Downtown Cabaret
265 Golden Hill St
May 21| 5 PM & 8 PM
Tickets $48
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Over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring the hit songs of the 50’s era such as “That’ll Be The Day”, “Peggy Sue”, “Oh, Boy”, “Rave on”, “La Bamba”, “Chantilly Lace”, and more.
Tickets:
https://dtcab.com/show/50s-dance-party/#buy-tickets
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Bridgeport Art Trail
Storytelling Exchange
Thursday, June 2 at 7 PM
Meets the 1st Thurs of the month
To recognize the art of storytelling, City Lights Gallery sponsors a monthly story gathering for adults on Zoom.
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.
Zoom Registration Link here.
For more information, about the Storytelling Exchange please contact City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail [email protected]
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SAVE THE DATE!
Movie Trivia Night
Saturday, June 11 | 6-9 PM
Calling ALL MOVIE LOVERS! The Bridgeport Film Fest will hold an in-person Movie Trivia Night at Reader's Block Book Store in Stratford, CT. All are welcome and there will be complimentary snacks, drinks and prizes!
Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Suggested Donation of $10 will be accepted.
RSVP HERE
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SAVE THE DATE
Bpt Creates: Moon Cruise
Tues, June 14 | 8pm
Be sure to come to downtown Bridgeport and join us for the return of our monthly ride to enjoy the many phases of the moon in the city of Bridgeport. More info here.
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Bird Walk
Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Ave
Tues May 17|7;30 AM
Tickets $Free
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Discover the variety of wild birds that enjoy the habitats around Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo! Scan the landscapes and exhibits of the Zoo during spring migration and see the wild birds that are taking advantage of the zoo's environment . Register
here
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Evening Lecture Series
Beardsley Zoo on Zoom
Wed, May 18, 7pm – 8pm
The Giant anteater is an iconic South American mammal listed as vulnerable to extinction. Dr. Arnaud Desbiez has launched Anteaters & Highways, a four-year effort to collect anteater road interaction data and help protect the species in the wild. Research findings will be used to develop landscape and road management guidelines and mitigate the impact of road mortality on anteater populations in the Cerrado.
Tickets $10. Register here:
https://www.beardsleyzoo.org/evening-lectures.html
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WORKSHOPS + OPPORTUNITIES
FOR ARTISTS
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May 12 Deadline
DSSD Placemaking
Downtown Public Art
The City of Bridgeport and the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District are calling artists to share skill and imagination to help transform twelve sites downtown.
Call for Artists/Invitation to bid here
Expressions of interest until Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 2:00pm
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May 15 Deadline
Bridgeport Public Art Fund Sponsors
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CALL FOR ARTISTS
BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC ART FUND
2 PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
BUDGETS/PROJECTS
$5,000 Mural, no larger than 10 ft x 10 ft
$10,000 Entrance way canopy installation
Canopy dimensions are 21’ 6” wide, projecting out 15’
SITE: READ'S ARTSPACE
1042 Broad St, Bridgeport CT
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
May 15, 2022
HOW TO APPLY
Artists can send samples of work, bio, contact info and preliminary concepts for consideration to https://bridgeportpublicartfund.org/#apply
Read important info before you apply
Mural project http://bitly.bz/wHRVp
Canopy Project http://bitly.bz/nPxiz
The submissions deadline is
May 15, 2022. The application process is open now at www.bridgeportpublicartfund.org
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The Bridgeport Public Art Fund is a grassroots organization established to sponsor public art in Bridgeport, CT. Its current focus is the Broad St corridor from Golden Hill St to Seaside Park. The fund is managed by Fairfield County's Community Foundation. | |
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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]
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Figure Drawing
Open Sketch
at the NEST Arts Factory
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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The Writer's Group with Shanna T Melton
First two Saturdays of the month,
Online zoom workshop | 2:00pm
Link through Facebook
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Bridgeport Film Fest: Call for Submissions
Seeking short screenplays!
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We are excited to announce that our final submission deadline for the 2nd Annual Bridgeport Film Fest is Friday, May 20, 2022!
We return in July 2022 with even more films, special events, workshops, and panels!
Contact us
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The lionheART Gallery Open Call for Artists
if you or someone you know would like to be part of a lionheART Bridgeport group show in 2022, please send a link to your website, social media account or
5-7 images of recent work to [email protected]
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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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