"Bill" 1992, Jay Misencik
ART/BPT/12: ALL PHOTOS
CITY LIGHTS WILL BE CLOSED TODAY DUE TO SNOW STORM. FIGURE DRAWING: SAT. 1/28/12.
City Lights starts off the year with our annual Bridgeport-themed exhibit of six photographers with different backgrounds, perspectives and voices.
"Compound" by Michelle Beaulieu
They are: The masterful Jay Misencik who has documented Bridgeport’s people, landmarks and soul for the past 30 years; Yves Francois Wilson a young, up-and-coming photographer, filmmaker and all-around talented artist; Michelle Beaulieu who possesses a great sense of design and a poetic eye, and also works in the New York/Connecticut theater and staging industry; Yolanda Vasquez Petrolcelli, a deep, yet whimsical artist who makes richly manipulated and collaged photographs; Pete Finch, who presents a stark, to-the-point perspective of Bridgeport; and finally Peter Tepper, who grew up in the Hollow and went to “photo school” in the U.S. Army in the mid 50′s and had a full career as a professional photographer.
This exhibit runs Jan. 12 to Feb. 10 with a free artists’ reception on Thursday Jan 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Another City Lights tradition is our winter gathering of art and chili on Sunday, Feb. 5, 3-5 p.m. Treat yourself to comfort food for body, mind and soul at our annual Artists’ Talk and Chili Buffet (both vegetarian and regular). Suggested donation: $10.
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See ‘City Lights’ (the movie) at the Bijou
SAVE THE DATE FOR A CITY LIGHTS PARTY
To support our Education program, we will have a mini-fundraiser at the Bijou Theatre of the 1931 classic film “CITY LIGHTS” (of course), a Charlie Chaplin classic, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. Ticket price is $10, seniors $8.
Here’s how to help the gallery: Phil Kuchma has promised a $5 donation to City Lights Gallery for every visitor who mentions “City Lights Gallery.”
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Bringing art to Roosevelt School
Suzanne Kachmar, our program director, is in Bridgeport’s Roosevelt School once a week where City Lights’ dedicated gallery/studio space brings art and creativity to area students.
Our intention is to engage students during school and after school. It takes several days to create and mount a new exhibit. The learning panels are designed so all teachers, especially the art teacher across the hall from the gallery space, can use or visit the gallery space any time. The content presented is designed to promote art appreciation, transferable skills and increase vocabulary. We also will schedule classroom visits with visiting artists who are exhibiting in the Roosevelt school gallery space. As we receive more funding, we can even spend more time at Roosevelt School.
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Thank you Bridgeport for an incredible Art Trail 2011
There were 30 city-wide arts venues and performances on Veteran’s Day Weekend, Nov. 10-13, 2011. Working art studios and galleries worked together to be available to the public, free of charge. More…
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We had a great day for The 3rd Annual Classic & Custom Car Show!
The rain held off to bring out some great cars, crafts, jewelry and live surf music. See some highlights. Thank you to our partner the Downtown Special Services District for sponsoring the 3rd Annual Classic and Car Show on Sept. 24 at McLevy Green in Bridgeport, CT.
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City Lights West, “On the Road”
SUPPORT CITY LIGHTS PUBLIC ART PROGRAMS AT CITY LIGHTS WEST.
View Art of Bridgeport and City Lights Exhibiting Artists and Classic Cars. Artwork available for purchase. A portion from sales will support FREE public art and educational programs in the Bridgeport. To donate click on Membership. Questions? Email us: citygallerybpt@gmail.com
City Lights West: 176 Post Road West, Westport, CT
