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Entries Categorized as 'Best of Bridgeport'

Barnum’s Got Talent Vocal Finalists To Join Javier Colon On Parade Float June 30–Wing Ding Kids Parade Today

June 14th, 2013 · 1 Comment · Best of Bridgeport, News and Events

More than 120 students from grades 6 through 12 represented the Bridgeport region’s talent in a vocal competition sponsored by the Barnum Festival, the summer celebration saluting 19th Century showman P.T. Barnum. Seven finalists (one from each grade) will compete this Saturday (today) 1 p.m. at the Wing Ding Parade for kids at Connecticut’s Beardsley [...]

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Mayor Announces Lineup Of Summer Events

June 12th, 2013 · 1 Comment · Best of Bridgeport, News and Events

From Mayor Bill Finch: Summer fun in Bridgeport kicks into high gear this Saturday, with the kickoff of Mayor Bill Finch’s Park City Celebration at Newfield Park. Now in its second year, Park City Celebration is a showcase of the City’s parks and open spaces. Saturday’s event, which is scheduled for 12 noon to 3 [...]

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Black Rockers Celebrate Neighborhood

June 10th, 2013 · 23 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Best of Bridgeport, News and Events

There’s something special about the neighborhood pride in Black Rock, that cool waterfront hamlet that runs east of Ash Creek at the Fairfield line right up to I-95 on Fairfield Avenue. Yes, there’s debate about where the eastern border of the neighborhood ends, but no doubt about the level of community enthusiasm throughout the year, [...]

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Enjoy A ‘Ringmaster Red’ At Barnum Pub Fest Downtown Tonight

June 7th, 2013 · 3 Comments · Best of Bridgeport, News and Events

Okay, you might need a canoe, but don’t let a little rain keep you away from tonight’s Barnum Festival Pub Fest, a new event in celebration of Bridgeport’s annual salute to Phineas Taylor Barnum, the greatest philanthropist in city history. The Barnum Pub Fest is designed to drive visitors to Downtown establishments for a good [...]

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OIB Party June 15! We’d Really Love To See You At The Bijou, Music Legend John Ford Coley Joins Hollies Hall Of Famer Terry Sylvester In Concert

June 6th, 2013 · 13 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Best of Bridgeport, News and Events

OIB is having a party and you’re invited as our guest at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday June 15 to see John Ford Coley with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Terry Sylvester for a rare night of songs that have become the soundtrack for millions of music fans. You’ll hear John Ford Coley hits [...]

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Introducing Ripka’s Bridgeport Market Downtown–Produce, Butchery, Bakery, Seafood, Wine Bar and Café

June 4th, 2013 · 11 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Best of Bridgeport, Development and Zoning, News and Events

It’s been a long time coming for Downtown Bridgeport, a sign that foot traffic aided by young professionals occupying the city’s new housing units can support a market. Monday night Ripka’s Bridgeport Market, inside the historic Arcade building on Main Street, opened its doors for a grand celebration attended by more than 100 city officials, [...]

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Celebrate The Rock June 9th

May 31st, 2013 · 4 Comments · Best of Bridgeport, News and Events

From the Black Rock Community Council: The Black Rock Community Council is proud to present the schedule of events for this year’s Black Rock Day celebration to be held on Sunday, June 9, 2013. The theme of this year’s festivities is “Black Rock Weathers the Storms … a Celebration of Neighbors Helping Neighbors” which highlights [...]

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