Tag: Entertainment
Bridgeport’s Bijou Theatre cranks up the volume with a retro vibe
“The bands that come here rave about this place,” Bijou's Gary Peterson said. “They love the sound of the room, they love the configuration and the uniqueness."
Fairfield’s Trevi Lounge waves the rainbow flag with pride
Owner and operator Katie Capozziello remarked that some of the participants in the venue's karaoke nights "should be on 'American Idol.'"
Jim Breuer to headline Bridgeport comedy club’s opening
Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory Comedy Club, the newest addition to downtown Bridgeport’s entertainment scene, has announced that comedian Jim Breuer will be the headliner act for its May 3 opening.
Preview offered of design for Harbor Yard Amphitheater
The first glimpse of the planned design for Bridgeport’s new Harbor Yard Amphitheater was unveiled, with the project’s organizers insisting they were on target for an opening in spring 2019.
At 90, Stamford’s Palace Theatre still packs the house
The legendary rock band Chicago sold out the 1,590-seat theater in late September, while this month will see such diverse offerings as stand-up comic Lewis Black and Food Network personality Alton Brown.
Developer offers backstory on Bridgeport’s Bijou Square
Developer Phil Kuchma offers the back stories on the changes at the Bridgeport destination.
Massage therapist extends reach to people’s funny bones
Bridgeport-based Lynn Mosher pursues proprietary massage therapy and stand-up comedy.
That’s showbiz
A family familiar with the stage has given the crowd what it wants for 50 years
Chelsea Piers sees gold on Connecticut coast
On Tuesday evening, June 19, Chelsea Piers Connecticut scheduled a job fair as it continues to sort through its roster for everything from a...
Excessive editing limits film tax credit
After excessive legislative editing, interest is waning among moviemakers for Connecticut’s film tax credit.
Pulling back the curtain
The Connecticut Film Center will premiere Confidence Game by local producer Nick Verbitsky.
In the field
Pat Callahan is wrapping up a 30-year career at Pepperidge Farm, and other Fairfield County business news.
In the field
Connecticut extracted merger concessions from Northeast Utilities, and other news affecting Fairfield County businesses.
In the field
Home ownership ticked up in Fairfield County last year, and other news affecting Fairfield County businesses.
In the field
For a brief moment in time, UTC’s workforce dipped below the 200,000 mark, and other news on Fairfield County business.