#Bridgeport, Connecticut –The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced the full lineup for their second annual ‘Fish Fest music festival, which will take place at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Saturday, August 13th. “We had a great crowd for ‘Fish Fest 2015, so we are bringing it back in 2016,” says Bluefish General Manager Jamie Toole. “Everybody knows you can never have too many live music events during the summer months, so we encourage all of our fans to enjoy some local bands at the ballpark.”
The party kicks off at 12:00 pm when Six2Midnight takes the stage, followed by Straight to VHS , Globe Hollow ,Back 2 Zero, The Alpaca Gnomes , and Kalimur
‘Fish Fest will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with The Ballpark at Harbor Yard gates opening at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13th. Admission to ‘Fish Fest costs $5, and general admission tickets can be purchased in advance b vy CLICKING HERE , calling 203-210-BLUE, or visiting the Bluefish Box Office at Harbor Yard. (http://bf1.glitnirticketing.com/bfticket/web/captcha.php?event_id=269&status_id=2&refresh=1468007323&refresh=1469725792)
‘Fish Fest will also feature a Beer Olympics competition on the field, which will begin at 2:00 p.m. For more information, or to register a team for Beer Olympics, email info@bridgeportbluefish.com.
Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Bluefish General Manager Jamie Toole at 203-345-4800 orjtoole@bridgeportbluefish.com. The Bluefish are also looking for outside vendors and craft merchants to join ‘Fish Fest. If you are interested in being a vendor on August 13th please contact the Bluefish at 203-345-4800.
Ronald Bansak was arrested in June of 2016 for Risk of Injury to Children, Assault 2nd degree, Disorderly Conduct, Unlawful Restraint, and Interfering with an Emergency 911 Call. Bansak was given an Order of Protection to not have contact with the victim of that incident. Bansak was also ordered to have no contact with others in the victim’s life. In July of 2016, Bansak proceeded to send several text messages to family members of the victim. A warrant was completed for Bansak’s arrest for Criminal Violation of Protective Order. Bansak turned himself in on 07/25/16 and posted the $30,000.00 bond.
#Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced that they would like to honor local police by giving all officers two complimentary tickets to the game on Monday, July 25. All officers will also be recognized during the game.
“In light of recent incidents around the country, we wanted to thank all of our local police officers for their service here in Southwestern Connecticut,” says Bluefish General Manager Jamie Toole.
Game time on Monday, July 25th will be 7:12pm with The Ballpark at Harbor Yard gates opening at 6:12pm. Police officers can show their badges at the Bluefish Box Office to receive two complimentary Box Seat tickets.
(Bridgeport Bluefish Press Release)
Grease plays the Quick Center at Fairfield University this weekend! See students from around the area from the Broadway Method Academy perform. For tickets call 203-675-3526 or https://www.showtix4u.com/ !
It has been a brutal year for legends and it isn’t letting up for our local legend Gary DeCarlo who hails from Shelton. If you are old like me or if you have been to any sporting event you would recognize his work with the song Na Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye! Gary just posted on his Facebook page:
“I got my results and they aren’t good. I have cancer in my lung, my rib, and a muscle in my back and spine. I have to see a cancer surgeon to see if this came from my bladder cancer then they’ll know how to treat it. Thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers.”
#Fairfield CT– Here is what remains of the old Walgreens on Villa Avenue (next to Stop and Shop). Remaining shelves and fixtures are still for sale as long as they last. The new store is a standalone store at the corner of Kings Highway East and Jennings Road a block from Stop and Shop.
How about some likes for the Fairfield Little Leaguers who are moving on to regional championship? The Fairfield state representatives presented the team with an official state citation for their achievement yesterday.
Local artist Amy Oestreicher will be at an afternoon meet and greet on Sunday July 26th from 3pm to 5pm, at the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, CT. Her work is currently on display in the Museum’s Artist Gallery.
Amy Oestreicher is a twenty-eight year old artist, actress, musician, orator and writer residing in Westport, CT. The fulfillment of her dream to act was shockingly interrupted when, at the age of eighteen, she suffered a blood clot that left her in a coma for months and unable to eat or drink for over three years. Almost thirty surgeries later, Amy is still courageously fighting medical setbacks, and uses her painting and mixed media creations to transcend ten years of emotional and physical trauma.
Her art demonstrates her journey into daylight and into a life of normalcy, which she is still traveling. Amy’s work explores complicated themes of betrayal, leaping into the void, uncertainty, fate, flight, and rising up from ashes.
In addition to her commitment to art, Amy’s passion for life has driven her to start her own chocolate business, write a food blog, star in musicals, train in karate, teach nursery school, and write a play as well as an autobiography. Refusing to allow her medical circumstances to impose limits on her passion for life, she accomplished her biggest dream to date, which was to tell her story in the medium she’s always loved best – the theater.
In 2012, she wrote and starred in “Gutless & Grateful: A Musical Feast” – a one- woman musical about her unique journey. After being nominated for a Broadway World Award for “Best Cabaret Debut”, she reprised her show the following year at Stage 72 (NYC), The Bijou Theatre (CT) and Barrington Stage Company (MA) as part of William Finn’s Cabaret Series. Most recently, Gutless & Grateful enjoyed a sold out run as part of the United Solo Festival in NYC, an international showcase of one-person performances. Oestreicher’s art portrays her mission to keep her spirit alive, as well as her quest for knowledge, joy, and experience. She specializes in acrylics, mixed media and collage.
Her first solo art exhibit, Journey Into Daylight (Westport Women’s Club) featured over 70 original works, spreading her message of hope in the darkest of times, and the celebration of life. Since then, Oestreicher has mounted solo exhibits at Blue Lemon, Beechwood Arts Gallery, City Lights Gallery, Tusk & Cup Fine Coffee, Temple Shalom, G & B Cultural Center, Carriage Barn’s Art in the Windows, Wendy Nylen’s Picture This Gallery (Westport, CT), and her show “Finding heART, Coming hoME,” honored the grand opening of the Prescott Tavern in Amherst, MA. Her work has also been featured in various boutiques such as Palooza in Fairfield CT, in juried art shows (Hall-
Brooke at St. Vincents) and featured on NBC’s Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda.
Oestreicher’s work is currently for sale on her personal website www.amyoes.com and her Etsy Shop, AllspiceAndAcrylics. Oestreicher is currently studying art education and expressive art therapies at Hampshire College. Amy’s mission is to tell her story while sharing an inspiring message of hope, determination, perseverance, and strength, in the face of unforeseen adversity. The opening reception will be held on Sunday, July 26th, Discovery Museum, in Bridgeport, CT. The public is invited to enjoy food and drink and an artist’s talk. Oestreicher’s work will be on view through September. More information can be found at www.amyoes.com and at http://www.discoverymuseum.org/.
The Discovery Museum is located at 4450 Park Avenue in Bridgeport, CT. from 3pm to 5pm, at the
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