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 […]
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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
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 […]
Downtown Has Brighter Face, A Resident’s Viewpoint
March 17th, 2016 · 15 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning
Two Boots took a walk on Downtown Bridgeport. Some hand-wringing is going on over this. Communications professional Doug Davidoff who resides Downtown says the neighborhood has a lot more going on than the naysayers assert. He shares in this commentary that follows a response to OIB comments and perspective as a relatively new resident. I’ve […]
Tags: Housatonic Community College·Jeff Kohut·Morgan Kaolian·Paul Timpanelli·Phil Kuchma·Sacred Heart University·Seaside Park·Steelpointe Harbor·Two Boots·University of Bridgeport·Webster Bank Arena
I Am Mike, Hear Me Roer–Downtown Bookstore Loaded With Stuff
August 31st, 2017 · 2 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Best of Bridgeport, Development and Zoning
Author, entrepreneur, historian and collector, Mike Roer says his Academy Books and Records retail store Downtown is like the “hobby that got out of control.” Books? He has them. You like vinyl? Loads. Old magazines? Yup.
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Tags: Bijou Square·Phil Kuchma