News release: The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC), in partnership with the Kuchma Corporation and Spinnaker Real Estate Partners, is pleased to announce a one-day “Space Summit,” Creative Spaces for the Creative Economy, on Saturday, November 12th at the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The summit is being held […]
Entries Tagged as 'Bijou Theatre'
Bijou Theatre To Host Cultural Development Summit
November 2nd, 2016 · No Comments · Best of Bridgeport, News and Events
Tags: Bijou Theatre·Phil Kuchma
“Lights On”–Bijou Theatre Screens New Chapter Of Events
October 23rd, 2016 · 27 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events
When the curtain appeared to fall a few months ago on the Downtown gem Bijou Theatre it was like a shot to the solar plexus of patrons who loved live music, comedy, films, community events and theatrical productions in an intimate 200-seat setting. Developer Phil Kuchma says the Bijou never really closed, but has transitioned to […]
Tags: Bijou Square·Bijou Theatre·Joseph's Steakhouse·Phil Kuchma
Documentary About Gun Violence Airs Wednesday At Bijou
October 23rd, 2016 · 9 Comments · News and Events
From CT Against Gun Violence: We invite you to the CT Against Gun Violence screening of the new documentary, 91%: A Film About Guns in America, followed by a panel discussion featuring Josh Koskoff, the attorney who represented the families of Newtown victims in the lawsuit against Remington, the maker of the AR-15 assault rifle […]
Tags: Bijou Theatre·Carolyn Vermont
Bijou Theatre Curtain Rising For Special Screening Of The Armor Of Light
August 24th, 2016 · 1 Comment · News and Events
Downtown’s Bijou Theatre, closed recently to ongoing events, is reopening for a special occasion. Connecticut Against Gun Violence is hosting a free screening of The Armor of Light at the theatrical gem. More info here.
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Can Tiin No More
August 11th, 2016 · 21 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events
Can Tiin, a French Vietnamese bistro on Fairfield Avenue, has closed, marking another recent casualty of the Bijou Square redevelopment Downtown. The Bijou Theatre and Two Boots Restaurant are also recent closures although a new restaurant is preparing to fill the Two Boots space shortly.
Tags: Bijou Square·Bijou Theatre·CT Post·Keila Torres Ocasio·Phil Kuchma·Two Boots
A Rallying Cry For Downtown
August 5th, 2016 · 6 Comments · Development and Zoning
City policy wonk Jeff Kohut shares his observations on the critical need for a vibrant Downtown. From Kohut. The news of the closing of Bridgeport’s Bijou Theater took a lot of Bridgeporters and area residents by surprise last week when it was announced by the local media the present theater management just wasn’t getting enough […]
Spread ‘The Word’ For New Year
December 29th, 2016 · 5 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Best of Bridgeport, News and Events
What’s up New Year’s weekend? If you’re looking for a gripping thriller, the award-winning film The Word, shot mostly in Bridgeport, was recently released on Amazon. Order it here.
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Tags: Bijou Theatre