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11/08/2017

Thank you Food+Wine for shining a spot on Bridgeport’s rockin’ restaurant scene! “More than a handful of spots for noteworthy drinks and eats have recently been added to the mix, making the city a perfect day trip destination from nearby cities like New York or Boston.”

It's time to take a closer look at Bridgeport, Connecticut.

11/07/2017

Bridgeport City Council approves Amphitheater at former Bluefish Stadium.

BRIDGEPORT - As he prepared to head into retirement, City Council President Thomas McCarthy chose Monday's meeting to bid an emotional goodbye to his colleagues. "Bridgeport's a great place," McCarthy said, fighting back tears. "We get beaten up all the time, but it's a great place." Just a few minu...

10/10/2017

10/08/2017

WPKN's Music on Film series honors Tom Petty with a screening of this amazing documentary by Peter Bogdanovich.
http://bijoutheatrect.ticketfly.com/event/1574245-tom-petty-runnin-down-bridgeport/

09/04/2017

Check out the Bijou Theatre's brand new website!

One of the country’s oldest continuously running movie houses, The Bijou Theatre is an icon of downtown Bridgeport, Connecticut. A neon glow basks Fairfield Avenue in a golden hue. It has been there in one form or another for more than 100 years, and it will continue for many years to come.

08/08/2017

Looks like it's the end of the line for professional baseball here in Bridgeport. According to reports, the mayor has announced that the city plans to partner with Live Nation to make The Stadium at Harbor Yard into an amphitheater to host concerts there.

The 2017 season will be the last for the Bridgeport Bluefish.

06/27/2017

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! It's the return of the Downtown Farmer's Market!

06/27/2017

TIME FOR RECESS! Head on over to McLevy Green to take a break from your work day!

06/21/2017

Kudos to downtown Bridgeport's Antinozzi Associates.

05/30/2017

Colorful new banners are brightening up the streets in downtown Bridgeport!

05/12/2017

Congrats to Barnum Festival Ringmaster Terry O'Connor as he accepts the instruments of his reign, the whip, whistle and watch.

05/12/2017

Books, records, memorabilia to be featured in new downtown Bridgeport store.

BRIDGEPORT — When asked what people will find at Academy Books & Records when it opens Saturday, Mike Roer begins listing the kinds of unique items people will be able to find. From Bridgeport memorabilia and collectible vinyl records to antiquarian and contemporary books, Roer said he is offering a...

04/18/2017

Cast your vote for Bridgeport's own Fire Engine Pizza!

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bright plum-tomato sauce, puddles of melted mozzarella, a perfectly charred crust … does life get any better with the perfect slice in front of you? We think not.Five finalists are vying for Fairfield County's DVlici...

04/14/2017

Just a little story about a guy born in Bridgeport who learned how to sing, write songs and play guitar.

Way back in 1995 a young, talented student at Fairfield High School played the guitar at the high school’s “Spring Jam.” The student, a senior, was the now-famous and still extremely talented John Mayer. Mayer grew up in Fairfield and attended the local public schools. Mayer’s thoughts about Fair...

04/10/2017

New businesses, jobs announced in Mayor's address to business council.

BRIDGEPORT — Although he touched briefly upon education and public safety, Mayor Joe Ganim focused most of his address to the business community on what he estimated were $1 billion in economic development projects under way or planned in 2017. The mayor even tossed in a few announcements in the Br...

04/03/2017

If you live in the Bridgeport area, whether you know it or not, your life has been positively impacted by Elizabeth Pfriem. Easily THE most generous, caring philanthropist this city has ever seen. She will be missed. RIP Mrs. Pfriem, and thank you.

Elizabeth “Betty” Pfriem, Bridgeport’s philanthropic rose who carried herself with grace whether publisher of the Bridgeport Post-Telegram newspapers, the only female Barnum Festival ringmaster or quiet community generosity for decades, passed away Saturday night.

03/28/2017

BRIDGEPORT — Everything from the color scheme — bright pinks and blues are used generously — to its Disney-inspired moniker and even the wall of colorful chihuahua portraits is meant to convey a certain message at Tito & Oliver, a new Mexican American eatery downtown. The name, meanwhile, is a refe...

03/24/2017

Dream On. Sweet Emotion. Livin' On The Edge. Crazy. And so many more. In Bridgeport. TONIGHT.

03/16/2017

Tomorrow we're ALL Irish! Don't miss the Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Parade.

03/09/2017

Gather your friends and head to downtown Bridgeport for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade!

03/08/2017

The Bijou Theatre Bridgeport is to announce Draw The Line, Fri. Mar. 24th at 8 PM. The only endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Band Get your tickets TODAY! http://www.bijoutheatre.org/draw-the-line-32417.html

02/08/2017

Amadeus is Amazing! We were lucky to be there for opening night last week. Take it from us... you MUST see this production. The talent, the staging, the costumes... all top notch. Don't miss Amadeus at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre. Check out these pictures, then grab your tickets!

Check out these NEW PRODUCTION PHOTOS from Amadeus! runs through February 19th!

Get your tickets today: dtcab.com/show/amadeus/

Photo Credit: KevinMcNairPhotography

02/01/2017

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01/14/2017

Comedy club, Beer hall coming to downtown Bridgeport.

Come summer, the space will be lit up again with two entertainment venues — a German beer hall in the former Roberto’s Restaurant and the Stress Factory Comedy Club in the theater space.

Construction has been underway for a couple of months now, and we’re maintaining the historical character, wit...

01/12/2017

Paul Herrmann has been named the new General Manager of the Bridgeport Bluefish. Congratulations Paul!

Bluefish veteran enters his ninth season in the Park City