11:25am–#Bridgeport CT– Food on the stove is the cause for the firefighters at 455 Trumbull Avenue.
Month: November 2013
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Troy Fine Art Services, Inc. presents “PULSE”
Troy Fine Art Services, Inc. presents “PULSE”: mixed media with sculpture by nationally known artist, Carol Brookes. “This holiday exhibition encourages the reflection one might contemplate as another New Year ushers in.”, says Founder Troy Amuso. Opening reception will take place December 7th from 6 to 8 pm and remain on display through end of January.
“PULSE” examines the hemisphere as a structure, the ordinary forms seen every day in their many incarnations, such as an egg, a pod, an eye, the earth, planets and domes. The various concepts that these forms evoke are explored in the series, including thoughts and insights into life, formation and the mystical and mysterious. Nails, washers, rope, tubing, wire, rubber mats, dowels, leather buckles, industrial honeycomb insulation and tacks are just some of the materials that Brookes incorporates into her wall and box-like structures. I consider the entire world my art supply store,” says Brookes, “I see the world as layers of structure and surface, one upon the other – a concept that drives my work.”
Brookes’ artwork has been featured in notable galleries, universities and cultural centers throughout the United States, most recently seen at the Eastern Connecticut State University. Other venues include the McLarry Modern Gallery in Santa Fe, Illinois Central College in East Peoria, the Maryland Federation of Art in Annapolis, B. J. Spoke Gallery in Huntington, New York, the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, the Women’s Center in Los Angeles, and the Miami Metropolitan Museum and Art Center.
Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday -Friday, Thursday to 8p.m. Saturdays and evenings by appointment. For more information, call (203)255-1555 www.troyfineart.com
Troy Fine Art offers a spectrum of contemporary art services: fine art gallery, art advisory, conservation picture framing, art installations, art restoration, in the convenience of your home and office.
All work done on premises by trained professionals who are experienced in handling all types of art.
The Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council is Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2013 Mayor’s Neighborhood Arts & Heritage Grant Program
The Bridgeport Arts & Cultural Council is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the Fall 2013 Round of the Mayor’s Neighborhood Arts & Heritage Grant Program. Funded by the City of Bridgeport and administered by the Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council (BACC), the Program “underscores and furthers Bridgeport’s vibrant artistic and cultural environment and provides artists and cultural institutions with an opportunity to achieve their creative initiatives,” shares Marianne Brunson Frisch, BACC Executive Director.
The Program enriches the quality of life in the City by funding arts and heritage projects and programs, and underserved individuals and organizations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individual artists, artisans, craft makers and musicians who are residing or creating works at a studio within the City of Bridgeport may apply for a grant of up to $250. Bridgeport organizations with an evidenced visual and/or performing arts or heritage mission and non-profit educational, faith-based or social service organizations offering arts and/or heritage programming may apply for a grant ranging from $500 to $1,000.
The deadline to apply is Tuesday Dec 3rd at noon.
Complete guidelines and application materials are attached below and can also be found online or at the BACC visitor center at the B:Hive, 285 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, Tuesday through Thursday, 11am to 3pm.
For those interested in learning more, The Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council will be hosting a public information session on Monday, Nov 18 from 11am-1pm at our “Port-to Port” exhibition space at 140 John Street.
Questions should be directed to Marianne Brunson Frisch at (203) 522-2556 ormbfrisch@bridgeportarts.org.
The Mayor’s Neighborhood Arts & Heritage Grant is a highly competitive program, and funding-available twice each year in spring and autumn-is limited.
Mom Calls Cops on Daughter
12:02am–#Fairfield CT–A Parkwood Road mother called police after finding a crack pipe in her daughter’s bedroom.
The Operations at DoingItLocal.com
Here is the Operations Desk at DoingItLocal.com in our new location in Fairfield. The new location has me 7 minutes to downtown Bridgeport OR Fairfield, 9 minutes to East Main Street Bridgeport and points between. This has already allowed me to cover news stories while they were still breaking.
Towards the left you will see a series of scanners. The bank of computers are used to allow us to record and archive calls. It allows us to roll back the call to get the address if I missed it the first time. Sometimes we use the call in the news reports to give it the drama it had as the story unfolded. Other times we need the audio to prove what we reported was actually what was broadcasted.
The left computer is Alex’s computer, he reports from 10am to 6pm. The screen second to right is primarily a TV to tune to TV news or used as a second screen for computing. The next one is my computer which I do 90% of my communicating with you. It also acts as a second screen for video editing. The far right computer is the video editing computer.
Just to the right is the door to the attached garage where the DoingItLocalMobile is garaged ready to go complete with dash cam. Yes, the DoingItLocalMobile is powered by an Interstate Battery and it is maintained by Nick at Fairfield Auto Care to get me to the hood and back safely and reliably!
There also conference/media room to work on other projects. Considering all the hours we put in it is great that we do work from home!
Car hits tree
10:32pm–#Bridgeport CT–A car has hit a tree in the 400 block of Gilman Street. First responders on the way.
KNBC bomb threat
10:10pm–#Los Angeles CA–KNBC has been evacuated due to a bomb threat that is being looked into by Burbank police.
Woman Abducted from Stratford Motel
9:01am–#Stratford CT–#Bridgeport CT–A woman staying at the Honeyspot Motel on Honeyspot Road in Stratford was taken against her will by “two very large men” driving a older model white Cadillac. according to radio reports. Bridgeport Police were receiving 911 calls that the car was in two different locations off East Main Street. Each time they responded the car was not located. The third call was the charm when the located the car in front o f 445 Connecticut Avenue. No mention of the suspects, the woman was located and EMS was called to evaluate her. Both Stratford and Bridgeport are working together at the scene.
Locked in
7:57pm–#Bridgeport CT–A woman went to use the bathroom at Magic Nails on Salem and Main Street and found out the employees locked her in for the night and the alarm is going off.