With just days remaining before its scheduled closure, supporters of the Downtown Cabaret Theatre are mounting a last-minute effort to save the 50-year-old Bridgeport institution, gathering thousands of signatures and calling on city and state officials to intervene. An online petition urging the city of Bridgeport, the state of Connecticut and the building’s owner to […]
Continue Reading
To honor Caribbean American Heritage Month, Bridgeport native Nilsa Laine is curating her first art exhibition bringing together 11 artists from across New England to celebrate Caribbean culture and community through art. The month-long exhibition titled “Underrepresented Celebrations” is being held at the Art Barn located on Bryant University’s campus in Smithfield, Rhode Island, which […]
Continue Reading
The room inside First Church of Fairfield filled quickly as more than 60 men gathered for coffee, conversation and a guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Fairfield Men’s Association. Some greeted longtime friends, while others walked in for the first time, curious to see what the growing group was all about. For many […]
Continue Reading
A local cycling group has turned an annual Earth Day tradition into an interactive shoreline cleanup effort. Ten cyclists with Urban Bike Tours of Bridgeport rode nine miles on April 18, removing litter from Fayerweather Island, home to the Black Rock Harbor Light. Urban Bike Tours has been leading free guided rides in Bridgeport for […]
Continue Reading
The Fairfield Forestry Committee is encouraging residents to plant trees along the public portion of their property as part of an effort to increase the town’s tree canopy. The initiative, known as the Tree Planting Program, is managed by the committee in coordination with Jeffrey Minder, the town’s tree warden. The effort is designed to […]
Continue Reading
A new initiative in Fairfield is opening its doors to local veterans seeking community and a chance to connect with fellow veterans. The Veterans Coffee House will hold monthly gatherings at the Penfield Pavilion on the third Tuesday each month from 9 a.m. to noon, with the first three events scheduled for Nov. 18, Dec. […]
Continue Reading
Summer may be over, but for dog and horse owners in Fairfield, beach season is just beginning. From Oct. 1 through March 31, dogs and horses are officially welcomed back on the town’s beaches. According to the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department rules, dogs must remain on a leash on most public beaches during this […]
Continue Reading
When Fairfield mom Abigail Hartley sat down behind the microphone to record the first episode of “The Mama’s Village,” she wasn’t thinking about audience numbers or downloads. She just wanted to create a space where moms could feel heard. “It’s a platform for moms to speak and be heard, to support each other,” said Hartley. […]
Continue Reading
Sound Coffee in Bridgeport serves craft and ethically sourced coffee. The cafe is also known for its community involvement, donating to local charities From FCN partner The Pulse.
Continue Reading
The annual craft beer event in a Michael’s Greenhouse in Cheshire raises money for charities. Guests dance and stroll among blooming plants while sampling a wide array of craft beers. From FCN partner The Pulse.
Continue Reading