In the surreal haze of Covid punctuated by masks, plexiglass, social distancing and empty bar stools, a bludgeoned entertainment industry stages a baby-steps comeback buoyed
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Tag: Howard Saffan
City Council Business Continues Among The Virtual Din, Including Amphitheater And Development Tax Incentives
Monday night’s City Council meeting had all the ingredients for a virtual rats nest of madness. In the end, other than a few bumps, it
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Citing Jobs For Minorities, Newton Supports Extra Dollars For Amphitheater Project
City Councilman Ernie Newton is backing an extra $4.5 million in city money to cover unforeseen structural problems at the former city-owned ballpark that is being
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Cruz To City Council Veterans: Don’t Dis The Rookies
Freshman City Councilman Jorge Cruz has a message for his veteran colleagues: rookies have votes too. Several council members have pushed back on extra city
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Coronavirus Disrupts Supply Chain For Harbor Yard Amphitheater, Opening Slated For May 2021
News release: Harbor Yard Amphitheater in Bridgeport was slated to open Summer 2020. Deadlines were met. Construction was on schedule. Unfortunately our structural supply chain is
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“This Is About Doing Right For Bridgeport”–City Council Tours Boutique Amphitheater Opening Summer 2020
Free parking, free weekly movies, free Greater Bridgeport Symphony pops music and free high school graduations will complement big-name concert acts and community events at
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Construction Advances For Concert Amphitheater
A 7,000-seat boutique amphitheater featuring restaurants and beer gardens, barbecue area, nearly two dozen suites with stone counter tops and customized paneling, VIP lounges, bathrooms
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City Plans For Smoother Drive Into Downtown Concert Entertainment District
If you know how to navigate city arteries, it’s a lot easier to reach concert destinations at the 10,000-seat Webster Bank Arena. If you’re unfamiliar
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