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#Bridgeport CT– Ground breaking for the new Harbor Yard Amphitheater took place this morning after phase one of three is complete. Design one was design, structural engineering, final drawings and permitting. The new structure is expected to be twelve stories or one hundred and twenty feet tall, almost as tall as the People’s Bank Tower
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo welcomes eight spur-thigh tortoises (Geochelone sulcata) who are making the Zoo their home for the summer. The African spur thigh tortoise, also known as the spurred tortoise, is the third largest species of tortoise in the world, after the Galapagos tortoise and the Aldabra giant tortoise. It is the largest of all mainland
BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport Mayor and Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Ganim today called for the Connecticut General Assembly to pass Senate Bill No. 540, AN ACT AUTHORIZING SPORTS WAGERING AND ONLINE LOTTERY DRAW GAMES IN THE STATE. The bill sets up legal, highly regulated, taxable sports betting in Connecticut. If enacted, it is estimated that legalizing
#STRATFORD, CT– To celebrate National Public Health Week, the Stratford Health Department has partnered with the Stratford Library and Bigelow Tea to host The History and Health Benefits of Tea. Representatives from Bigelow will engage the audience in a rich discussion about the origins of tea, it’s powerful health benefits, and the many options available to
#Southport CT– Southport Galleries presents Egg Works, an exhibition featuring the work of artist, apparel and footwear designer, and furniture rebirth expert, Linn Cassetta. Her work explores the shape and power of eggs–which she considers the most perfect thing. Southport Galleries, is located at 330 Pequot Ave., Southport, Ct 06880, (203) 292-6124, www.southportgalleries.com
#Bridgeport CT– The name of this event sounds exotic and hip because it is. It’s PechaKucha and it technically translates to “Chit-Chat”, but that’s somewhat misleading. It’s a group of people each presenting for six minutes and forty seconds with 20 compelling photos or visuals shown 20 seconds each to make it succinct,
Fairfield, CT: On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, from 7 – 9 pm, Fairfield County Wedding Concierge will hold their second networking event for the Fairfield County bridal vendor community at the Audubon Greenwich. Vendors can mingle with other local bridal vendors, learn about each other’s businesses and exchange business cards. Networking is one of the best
#Bridgeport, Conn. – June 17, 2017 – On Friday evening, the Bridgeport Bluefish welcomed their 4-millionth fan in franchise history into The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. Four-year- old Chase Kaldawy of Easton, CT was the lucky fan who walked through the turnstiles. “We are extremely proud that we have reached the 4-millionth fan mark,” says