Category: Entertainment

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 sports betting could bring the state another $44 million in annual revenue.  Gaming industry estimates in Connecticut currently show that state residents spend more than $600 million in illegal sports betting, generating some $36 Million in profits for illegal sports bookmakers.  Introducing legal sports wagering that could be taxed by the state at a rate of 15% could significantly eat into that black market.  Mayor Ganim is calling on the General Assembly to open up another stream of revenue at little or no cost to taxpayers.

“Connecticut residents are already spending hundreds of millions of dollars every year in the illegal black market to bet on sporting events, so why not set up a legal wagering system that we can tax and that is safer for consumers?” said Mayor Ganim.  “This fits very well into a comprehensive gaming strategy for Connecticut and could potentially earn the state another $45 million in revenue every year.  No one can argue that we need the money, and this will also help spur some additional job creation as well – at no cost to taxpayers. I urge the legislature – before the current session adjourns – open up legal sports betting as another revenue stream for Connecticut as is done currently in nearly 40 countries around the globe.”

Many states considering legalizing sports betting are awaiting a decision by the United States Supreme Court in the case of Murphy v. NCAA in which a federal law banning legalized sports betting except in the states of Nevada, Montana, Delaware, and Oregon is being challenged as unconstitutional by the state of New Jersey.  Legalized sports betting is now supported by all major professional sports leagues such as the NBA, NHL, NFL, and Major League Baseball, as well as fantasy sports leagues such as Draft Kings and FanDuel.  If authorized nationally, it is estimated that sports betting could generate as much as $150 Billion in profits taxable by states every year.

 

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#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, inspiring, fun and/or funky.  It is a tasty storytelling feast!

This is a call to all creative types to share authentic, possibly unexpected personal stories for the fun of it to spark new ideas and collaborations with snacks and beverage of your choice (the first event will be BYOB). Presenting a PechaKucha entitles you to have your slides and voice posted on an internationally viewed website and the opportunity to create exciting new connections between people in the real and digital audiences.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR Artists, Writers, Dancers, Musicians, History Buffs, Cooks, Librarians, Barbers, Unicyclists, Botanists, Body Builders, Foodies, Teachers, Tattoo Artists (pretty much anyone with a passion about something) to share personal stories in an inaugural Bridgeport PECHAKUCHA. The first Pechakucha will be at the Barnum Museum, hence the theme, a quote from P.T. himself, “The noblest art is that of making others happy!”

To help potential speakers with the process of understanding what a Pechakucha is and how to create the slides and presentation there will be two workshops at the Barnum Museum, one on Thursday, March 8th at 5:30 and another on Sunday, April 8th at 3:00.  You can attend in person or watch on Facebook Live on the Bridgeport Pechakucha Facebook page  . If you have any questions email PKBridgeport@gmail.com or call John Swing at the Barnum Museum (203) 331-1104 (X100).

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 forms of referrals. Tickets, which are available for purchase, are $10 until January 10, 2018, $15 until February 6, 2018 and $18 at the door, and include wine and light appetizers.
They can be purchased on their website at www.fairfieldcountyweddingconcierge.com/events.

 

Bridgeport CT– The Bridgeport Bluefish will host a Fantasy Camp and BBQ this Father’s Day for all dads who have ever dreamed of playing with the pros. Fantasy Camp will include instruction from Bluefish players and coaches, batting practice, and a quick game.

 

Our Father’s Day Fantasy Camp will be held on Sunday, June 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and be followed by a gourmet BBQ in the exclusive Harbor Club. Plus, stick around and watch as the Bluefish take on the reigning Atlantic League Champions, the Sugar Land Skeeters, beginning at 1:12 p.m.

 

This great Father’s Day package costs just $50 per person. All fathers who participate will receive admission into the Fantasy Camp session, as well as a seat in the Harbor Club with an all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet. Menu items include salad, buffalo wings, barbeque ribs, hamburgers, coleslaw, and cookies and brownies for dessert. Family members, as well as fathers who wish to skip the Fantasy Camp portion of this celebration, can purchase Harbor Club tickets for just $35, which also includes the all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet. Participating fathers will also receive a P.A. announcement during the game and see their name in lights on the Fish Vision Video Board.

 

This package is the perfect Father’s Day gift for your deserving husband, brother, or dad. All those interested are encouraged to make reservations soon, as space is limited. To make a reservation, please call 203-210-BLUE or emailtickets@bridgeportbluefish.com.

 

Sunday, June 18 is also Sunday Family Funday. Following the game, all those proud dads out there can watch their children run the bases just like the pros. There will also be a full team autograph session on the main concourse.

 

Oni Chukwu, President and CEO of etouches, presents “Building successful, world class technology companies in Connecticut: A Triple Play at Triple Point”

Program:
5:30-6:00pm Refreshments
6:00-7:00pm Presentation
7:00-7:30pm Q&A, Networking

This free event is open to all UB students, faculty, staff, and the public. Seating is limited so please RSVP to Eileen Zoppi at ezoppi@bridgeport.edu or 203-576-4384