Muse Calendar
Exhibits - Concerts - Important Events
BREAD for POEMS
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Coleman Barks Reading at Yale University Theatre this SUNDAYWITH PAUL WINTER AND GLEN VELEZ SUNDAY - APRIL 27th - 4:00 pm Coleman Barks, the most famous translator of the poetry of Rumi, will be reading Rumi's poems to musical accompaniment by Grammy-winners Paul Winter and Glen Velez. The performance, at Yale University Theatre, also includes short readings by two Poet Laureates, Lisa Starr and Marjory Wentworth. This is a benefit performance for Connecticut Food Bank, which makes tickets a little expensive for students. So we're offering a discounted rate. ($18 rather than $25). Event details at: http://www.breadandpoetry.com/ Tickets at: http://www.breadandpoetry.com/ed
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Celebrate
Poetry Month! Read a Poem, Get a Loaf
The Local List Bridgeport
The Acoustic Café
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A favorite local club, located in the historic Black Rock section of Bridgeport. An intimate venue features the best of blues, jazz, singer/songwriter, spoken word…alternative music for every taste. Light food, and bar service. Admission charged. |
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Bridgeport’s most famous personality was P.T.
Barnum, and this museum chronicles his life and times, as well as his relationship to the city. A scale model of a five ring
circus is always on display, as well as a souvenir piece of Tom Thumb’s wedding cake, the Feejee mermaid, and
many personal items from the Barnum family. Admission charged. |
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This 36-acre zoo features over 300 animals in
North and South American outdoor habitats. Special features include a New England petting farm, indoor rainforest habitat, and a seasonal carousel. Admission charged. |
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An interactive museum of science and
technology, featuring a planetarium and a Challenger Learning
Center. Admission charged. |
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An intimate musical theatre with cabaret
seating at tables. Bring your own picnic dinner and beverages. Recent performances have included Sweet Charity and Hair. Admission charged. |
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An intimate professional equity theatre in downtown Bridgeport. |
Fairfield
Fairfield Arts Counsel
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FAC is a not-for-profit organization established to foster cultural development and increase public support for the arts. |
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An intimate performance space, offering a wide range of music, from chamber to blues, jazz and pop. Featuring both national and local performers. Other offerings include indie films and professional theatre. Admission charged. |
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A university-based performing arts center, featuring a year round schedule of nationally touring music, theatre and dance artists, as well as a lecture series, experimental black box theatre, and art gallery (the Walsh Gallery). Admission charged for performances. |
