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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2021
10 AM TO 5 PM
Tour art studios city-wide, at 4 artists’ buildings for Open Studios, American Fabrics Arts #1 (1069 Connecticut Avenue, Building 4), Metro Art Studios #4(345 Railroad Avenue, Bridgeport CT 06604
Bridgeport, CT 06607) , NEST Arts Factory #30(1720 Fairfield Ave), and The Knowlton #28 (305 Knowlton Street, Bridgeport, CT) throw open their doors for the public.
Open just one day a week, Mongers Market #31 ( 1155 Railroad Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605) is a vast warehouse of vintage, antique, and artisanal vendors, including furniture, lighting, architectural elements, and clothing. Rummage through an extensive inventory of salvaged industrial and antique items.
Showing at Metro Art Studios #4 and curated by Chris Perry, the Books on the Verge exhibit is a survey of book art made by 23 artists residing all over New England. Many of the works were created specifically for this exhibit. Some of the exhibiting artists will be speaking about their work throughout the day. And make sure to tour the three full floors of newly renovated artist studios to find some of your favorite Bridgeport artists.
In addition to open studios, American Fabrics Arts Building #1 artists also have a number of studio sales, including Name Your Price, Wall of Art by Janine Brown and Emily Larned, Ulla Surland, Linda Colletta, Holly Hawthorn, and others.
The Wobbler installation by Roxy Savage at American Fabrics Arts Building #1. The Wobbler is a sound-activated sculpture that makes Jell-O wiggle. Roxanne’s studio sale includes art, art supplies, art books.
11 AM TO 3 PM
City Lights Gallery #21A (265 Golden Hill) exhibits It’s Complicated and URSA Gallery #20D (1001 Main Street, Suite 23, Bridgeport CT 06604) shows The Coral Reef Principle, an eco-art exhibit featuring 50 artists.
12 PM TO 3 PM
At noon at the Bijou Theatre #14 (275 Fairfield Avenue) there’s Inheriting the Well a play reading by Lisa McCree, directed by Jan Mason.
City Lights Vintage #21B holds their Seasonal Sale.
Art for Everyone at The Knowlton #28 is a laser-guided live art experience, painters of all ages welcome.
12 PM TO 5 PM
WPKN Radio #15 spins discs at their Vintage Vinyl sale at American Fabrics Arts Building #1.
12 TO 6 PM
At Gallery 9104 #6 (325 Lafayette Street, Unit 9104,Bridgeport, CT 06604
(entrance on Gregory St) view the gallery and studio of Iyaba Ibo Mandingo, storyteller, artist and master teacher specializing in paintings, drawings, sculpture, textile collage.
1 PM TO 3 PM
Berlinetta Brewing Beer Brunch and Art, we figured it out, we found an art event that pleases everyone, art lovers and beer lovers. Breaking the wine and cheese reception model, Berlinetta Brewing and the Bridgeport Art Trail #21 host a Beer Brunch and Artist Talk with renowned artist Tom Sanford, whose painting at Berlinetta enshrines Cliff from Cheers a.k.a. Bridgeport’s John Ratzenberger as the Patron Saint of Beer, or at least Berlinetta’s awesome Czech-style Pilsner. Meet the artist, enjoy his sardonic humor and R. Crumb aesthetic while enjoying good beer and good food. Berlinetta is located at 90 Golden Hill Street.
3 PM TO 4 PM
Bridgeport Film Fest #29B is screening short films, Curator’s Choice, from 3 pm to 4 pm at the NEST Arts Factory #30.
5:30 PM TO 8:30 PM
Storytelling at the Bijou Theatre #14. Don’t miss this year’s version of PechaKucha storytelling. Catered food for sale will be available, by Chef Rachel.
8 PM TO 9:30 PM
The amazing Ken Butler closes the BAT weekend at the Bijou Theatre #14 with an astonishing musical performance on instruments he’s constructed from discarded objects. He has performed on TV and arts centers, including the Jay Leno show and Lincoln Center. The Village Voice calls Ken “a crazy instrument builder who can get virtuoso riffs from anything.”
