Bridgeport Art Trail Newsletter
MARCH 2023 PART 2
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CITY LIGHTS GALLERY RECOGNZES
MARCH AS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH
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UNDUE BURDEN / UKRAINE IN MY HEART
Opening reception with music by Elle Sera
at City Lights Gallery
Saturday March 18, 2023, 6-8:30 pm
2 Compelling Poster Art Exhibits
Run March 18-April 18, 2023
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Artists support causes that affect the health and wellbeing of women and their children through the sale of poster art. | |
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UNDUE BURDEN
Artists respond to status of women's healthcare, the right to choose, and those involved in the decision-making.
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UKRAINE IN MY HEART
Ukrainian-born artist Inna Linov, living and working in CT created a portfolio of posters as a response to the attack and support the Ukrainian people
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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 Artists respond with poster art to current conditions of healthcare rights for women and the crisis in the Ukraine. Undue Burden was curated by Linda Lindroth.
Exhibiting artists: A. Kimberlin Blackburn, Patrick Carroll, Colleen Coleman, George Corsillo, Jeanne Criscola, Sheila Levrant de Bretteville, Joan Fitzsimmons, Alex Girard, Ruby Gonzalez Hernandez, Elena Grossman, Luna Hanscom, Sally Hill, kHyal, Beth Klingher, Shirley Parker Levine MD, Martha Willette Lewis, Linda Hammer Lindroth, Diane + Tim Nighswander, Scott Schuldt, Kevin Van Aelst, Brenda Zlamany, curated by Linda Lindroth, contributed graphic Sally Hill
The portfolio of posters, "Ukraine In My Heart" were created by Inna Linov. Read more here.
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Inna Linov, Artist of the Month
“All my work I created about the war I donated to raise money to help Ukraine,” she said. “I need to explain it to people around the world and because of this I chose the most democratic language — posters.”
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Inna is a painter, a printmaker and a designer. living in CT. She expresses and chronicles her life through visual art. A focus of her work is living in 4 countries but as she says, "Ukraine Is In My Heart.” She was born and lived in the Ukraine, Russia, Israel and now in the USA. Her childhood baby doll traveled with her and she still has her cherished 'Sveta'. She incorporates her doll Sveta as symbolic imagery, reflecting vulnerability and identity.
She was compelled to make these posters as she watched the attack. The works have been used as visuals for advocacy and fundraising. The posters have been on view in Europe, Israel and the USA.
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Greater Bridgeport Symphony
"Third Turn"
Sat March 18, 8:00 pm
Tickets $18-$54
Klein Memorial, 910 Fairfield Ave
Guest composers are candidates for the musical director position.
Upcoming Events
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Mosaic Coalition & Gang Poetry
Fri March 24 |7:30 PM
Tickets $10 at the door
1021 Main Street, 2nd Floor
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METRO STUDIOS & BPT CREATES
Artist Mixer Event
Thursday, March 23 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
More Info
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MORE FROM BPT CREATES
Poetz Realm
Wednesday, March 22 | 8:00 PM - Midnight
More Info
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Poetz Realm goes down every 1st & 4th Wednesday of the month at BPT Creates featuring poetz, singers, performers and other creatives of all backgrounds and skill levels.
Doors open at 8pm, mic goes hot at 9pm and wrap it up by midnight
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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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GREATER BRIDGEPORT PRIDE
Happy Hour Mixer
Saturday, April 8 | 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Sponsored by the Bridgeport Art Trail
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Greater Bridgeport Pride is launching this Spring with a Happy Hour Mixer on Saturday, April 8th from 4pm to 7pm at the Nest Arts Factory, 4-7pm.
Learn how you can get involved with Greater Bridgeport Pride this summer as well as complimentary snacks, wine, games, art, music and more!
More Info Here
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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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Housatonic Community College
Gestalt: Exhibition of Regional Art Faculty
Exhibit runs to Tues April 18th
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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Housatonic Museum of Art
Spring 2023 Speaker Series
Making Sovereignty: Native American Tourist Art
Tuesday, March 28 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
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Join us for an interactive conversation with the emerging scholar, Manon Gaudet, PhD candidate in the History of Art at Yale University. Manon will discuss the collection of Native North American artworks and belongings currently on view in the Elizabeth Fray Gallery, with a specific focus on pieces made for the tourist market.
You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how Indigenous artists interacted with a market for Native American goods in the nineteenth-century and the significance of making as an act of sovereignty.
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Housatonic Museum of Art
AIR Engage Workshop
Create Your Community
Tuesday, March 28 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM
More info
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BIJOU THEATRE
275 Fairfield Ave
Live Music & Film: In-Person & Streaming
Bijoutheatrect.net
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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
1980s Decades in Concert
Running to Sat April 8
Tickets $37 | Various Times
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Revisit the sights and sounds of the era where walls were torn down, we believed in miracles, and greed was good. Using music from some of the most prominent and influential artists of the 80’s such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Whitney Houston, U2, The Police, Bon Jovi and many many more,
The 1980s tells the story of the history and culture of America in the “Me First” decade. This amazing performance with a talented cast will immerse you in nostalgic multimedia and transport you back to the decade that changed America and defined a generation! Watch a performance clip here
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Sir Paul: The Music of Paul McCartney
Sat March 25 | 8 PM
Tickets $57
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Klein Theatre Arts presents:
"That's a Wrap!"
Spring Concert 2023
Thurs, March 23, 7:00pm
In-Person and Livestreamed Free
More Info Here.
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The students of After School at The Klein & Klein Dance Company perform music of the movies! Admission & parking is free for this event. Donations appreciated. | |
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More at the Klein
Free Workshop - "Producing for TV"
Klein Executive Director Laurence Caso
Thursday, March 23, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
In person and live streamed
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No registration is necessary.
Each session will feature: (1) an interview with the guest artist to learn about his/her career path and influences, (2) a demonstration of the skills and craft of the artist’s field of endeavor, and (3) an interactive component where audience members are brought on stage to gain instruction in that craft. Maureen Hamill, Director of Education for Klein Theatre Arts, is the moderator. More info
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Thur, March 16 | 8700 PM
Free | All Ages |21+ at 9:00 PM
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Sat, March 18 | 9:00 PM
Tickets:$14 - $17 |Ages 21+
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Friday, March 24| 9:00 PM
Tickets $26- $31 | Ages 21+
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3/23 at 1:00 pm
World Bear Day
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4/5 at 1:00 PM
National
Zoo Lovers Day
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Citizen Scientist Training
Frogwatch USA |Wetland Frog Census
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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Total Mortgage Arena
Shinedown Live Tour
Fri Apr 7 | 7:00 PM
Tickets $43 and up
600 Main St
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Multi-platinum, chart-topping band Shinedown in The Revolutions Live Tour co-produced by FPC Live and Live Nation. More info | |
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Matt McCuster
Thursday, March 16 - Saturday, March 18
Various Times
Tickets $25
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Chrissie Mayr
Thursday, March 23 7:30
Tickets $20
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Pete Correale
Thursday, March 23 - Saturday, March 25
Various Times
Tickets $20
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Karaoke Thursdays
Mar 16/|Mar 23| Mar 30 I 7:30 PM \Free
Runaway Bar & Grill
1215 Main St
More info
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A Night of Stand-Up Comedy
Sat, Mar 25, 6:30 PM
40 Logan St
Tickets $32
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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CRABBY CABARET
Virtual Auditions!
Now till April 10
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DEADLINE: Monday, April 10
Calling all musicians, poets, comedians and more!
Video should include: Name, Location, and at least 16 bars of you performing a song, poetry or standup!
Submit a video audition to [email protected]
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BRIDGEPORT FILM FEST
EXTENDED: Save 50% on All Submissions until April 2!
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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Sat Mar 18 | 2:00 - 3:30PM
Explore the history of the Freeman Sisters, their thriving community on Bridgeport’s South End, and the current plans and activities of Bridgeport’s Freeman Center.
Location: Burroughs-Saden First Floor Program Room
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Rosie the Riveter with the Connecticut Historical Society
Tuesday, March 21
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Black Rock Library
Rosie the Riveter” became an iconic symbol of working women during World War II. We’ll look at propaganda posters, art, music, photos, and hear real-life accounts of Connecticut women who worked for victory in the war.
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Programs and Workshops
Sponsored by the Bridgeport Art Trail
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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 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. The Zoom registration page here. Hosted by Nina Lesiga.
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The Writers' Group
with Shanna Melton, FRRE
meets online, the first 2 Saturdays of the month, 2 pm
The Writer's Group is a space for people who love words to gather and create new work.
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The mission is to use prompts and other creative tools to motivate the creative process. It also creates a space for us to share and get a reaction from other writers who can advise one another on how to enhance the poems and or stories we create. This is not an open mic or performance space. It is a place to create.
Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74384388746...
Meeting ID: 743 8438 8746 Password: SHANNA
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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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