Bridgeport Art Trail Newsletter
MARCH 2023 PART 1
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Housatonic Community College
Gestalt: Exhibition of Regional Art Faculty
Opening Reception
Thurs Mar 9 | 5:30 PM – 7 PM
600 Lafayette Blvd
https://museum.housatonic.edu/
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The annual art faculty exhibition at the Housatonic Museum of Art includes a select group of faculty members from all twelve campuses of Connecticut State Community College (CT State). The exhibition includes a range of visual media, including digital video, graphic design, and installations. The HMA is thrilled to highlight the artwork of over twenty faculty members from across Connecticut.
Gestalt is: "Something such as a structure or experience that, when considered as a whole, has qualities that are more than the total of all its parts." (Cambridge Dictionary)The exhibition is curated by Janet Hayes and John Favret of Housatonic Community College.
Facebook event
Image: Peter Bonadies, "Cityscape is Sienna, Facade Memories," Intaglio Print
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"The BAT"
The Bridgeport Art Trail Storytelling Exchange
Thurs, Mar 2 | 7 PM - 9 PM
on Zoom | Free |Registration Link
The BAT storytelling exchange ("The BAT") is a great free winter activity to participate all year-round. It’s a night of immersing into the art of storytelling. It’s a place to try out a story idea, present a draft story or rehearse a story - true or fictional. If the teller wishes, the group provides constructive feedback.
Any experience level of storyteller is welcome as are those who just want to enjoy a night of stories. Read more here.
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CITY LIGHTS GALLERY RECOGNZES
MARCH AS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH
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UNDUE BURDEN:
PRIVACY, PROTECTION, POLITICS
MARCH 18-APRIL 18, 2023
OPENING RECEPTION
SATURDAY MARCH 18, 6-8:30 PM
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Originally shown at the Da Silva Gallery for the Open Source Art Festival, the Undue Burden exhibit travels from New Haven to Bridgeport in March, during International Women’s Month. Poster art presents artists’ expressions advocating for women’s rights, including access to contraceptives, abortion rights, the right to choose and healthcare support for women and their children. The exhibit was curated by Linda Lindroth. Read more here. | | |
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Shirley Parker Levine, MD | |
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BPT CREATES
Saturday Soul Event
Saturday, March 4 | 9:00 PM
More Info
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GREATER BRIDGEPORT PRIDE
Seeking Volunteers!!
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Art L-R: Calude Desir Jr, Janine Brown, Boll Bored, Will Corprew, Iyaba Ibo Mandingo
3/10 Reception, for can We Talk?
Great attendance, positive energy, sincere, respectful conversation, "Can We Talk?" Yes, we can, talk and sing and dance. Watch the closing moment from the event. https://youtube.com/shorts/Lcy-8eMfHUM?feature=share
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"God Bless America" Bill Bored | |
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Heavy Chase installation
by Will Corprew
CAN WE TALK
Exhibit closes Friday March 11, 2023.
Read more here.
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The Kennedy Collective
Maggie Daly Arts Cooperative Gallery
"Seeing RED" Art Exhibit
Thru Mar 23
MDAC Gallery, 1042 Broad Street (enter on John St.)
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Exhibition of Maggie Daly Arts Collective & Bridgeport Community Artists explore the color RED, its iterations, emotive quality and power. The Kennedy Collective ensures that people with disabilities have a voice, are valued and are provided with opportunities to succeed. Phone Website
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The Bridgeport Film Fest will be opening our brand new office and workspace in the Nest Arts Factory on Saturday, March 18. Come on down to check out us out at 6:00pm before Movie Trivia at 7pm!
Then let's celebrate Women's History Month on Sunday, March 26 from 5pm-8pm with the BFF Film Club presentation/discussion of the groundbreaking film "Hidden Figures" starring Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Taraji P. Henson and Kevin Costner!
About "Hidden Figures"
The incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)—brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.
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This four week in-person program is an introduction to screenwriting craft and technique, with an emphasis on the fundamentals of storytelling. You will learn the essentials of narrative screenwriting like building plot, story structure, creating compelling characters, dialogue and theme. Through a combination of film analysis, writing exercises, and peer review, we will work together on screenwriting skills and storytelling techniques that are useful for all types of visual media (film screenplays, web series, TV pilots, theater plays, etc.)
This workshop is also great for anyone who may be interested in building a foundation for a novel as we will discuss themes, brainstorming and dynamic characters!
REGISTER HERE
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Downtown Cabaret Theater
Jack and the Beanstalk
Through Mar 26
Tickets $33
263 Golden Hill St
https://dtcab.com/
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Jack and his tangle with giants living in the sky. When Jack makes a deal to trade his beloved cow for a sack of magic beans in an attempt to save his home, he soon discovers that a magic beanstalk leads to all the riches he could ever dream of high above him in the clouds. But riches are not easy to get when they are being guarded by giants! A show that is fun for the whole family! | |
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More at the Downtown Cabaret
Sir Paul: The music of Paul McCartney
Sat March 25 | 8 PM
Tickets $57
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Klein Auditorium
Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra
Sun Mar 5 |Various Times
Tickets $20-$25
910 Fairfield Ave
Upcoming Events
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Klein Theatre Arts presents:
FREE Workshop with Laurence Caso & Scott Bryce
Producing and Acting for TV
Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 6pm-7:30pm
More Info Here.
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More at the Klein
"Third Turn"
Greater Bridgeport Symphony
Saturday March 8, 8:00 PM
Tickets $18-$54
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BPT CREATES
Saturday Soul Event
Saturday, March 4 | 9:00 PM
More Info
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Thursday, March 2 | 8:00 PM
Tickets $16 - $19 | Ages 21+
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Fri, March 3 | 8:00 PM
Tickets:$12 - $15 |Ages 21+
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Sunday, March 5 | 5:00 PM
Tickets FREE | Ages 21+
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Citizen Scientist Training
Frogwatch USA |Wetland Frog Census
Wednesday, March 8 |7 PM - 8:30 PM (virtual)
Thursday March 16| 7:00 - 8:30 PM (in-person)
Free with Suggested Donation
Registration link
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In a collaboration between the Zoo, The Maritime Aquarium, and Yale’s Peabody Museum of Natural History. Volunteers make revisits to wetlands in their neighborhoods and keep a frog log to record the frog and toad calls. Working with experts, volunteers will learn about local frog species, then visit wetlands once or twice a week for 15 minutes each night this spring and summer.
Learn about the important role amphibians play in the ecosystem, and how to identify ten species of frogs heard in Connecticut. After the training, participants will be sent a virtual assessment needed to become a certified FrogWatch Volunteer.
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What else is happening in Bpt Art Scene? Read on... or...
Go to BAT calendar.
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SHOP LOCAL
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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Total Mortgage Arena
Jurassic World Live Tour
Fri Mar 10 - Sun Mar 11| Various Times
Tickets $39 and up
600 Main St
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Bret Ernst
Friday, March 3
Saturday, March 4
Various Times
Tickets $22
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Tony Rock
Friday, March 9 -
Saturday, March 11
Various Times
Tickets $25
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Jon Caparula
Thursday, March 30 -Saturday, April 1
Various Time
Tickets $25
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In April of 2017, Joselito made his stand up comedy debut and became the first ever Puerto Rican puppet stand up comedian. | |
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WORKSHOPS + OPPORTUNITIES
FOR ARTISTS
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Visual artists who are part of or affiliated with the Bridgeport community please click here to submit art. | |
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BRIDGEPORT FILM FEST
Save 50% on All Submissions until March 6!
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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BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS
www.Bportlibrary.org
for more info!
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Celebrate Women's History Month: Art Making
Thursday, March 16
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: North Branch Library
This month we celebrate a Woman’s Month with Veronica Arias and we want to have some quality time by painting a tote bag and giving it our personal artistic touch.
Call the info desk to register: 203 576 8113
MORE INFO HERE
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Memoir Writing Workshop
Saturday, March18
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Bridgeport History Center
Live workshop, held at the History Center (masks encouraged, please register below)
ZOOM alternative also offered, please register below
Contact: 203-576-7400, #7
REGISTER HERE | MORE INFO HERE
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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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THE STUDIO AT BRIDGEPORT
Art Classes and Workshops For All!
www.TheStudioCT.Art
for more info!
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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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