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Latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri at Quick Center
Eddie Pamieri in 2016. Photo: Paul Natkin/Getty Images Eddie Palmieri, the Puerto Rican Latin jazz legend and founder of Harlem River...


CT Loves PR: A restaurant initiative to help the island
By going out to eat, you can raise money for storm-battered Puerto Rico while enjoying cuisine inspired by the island. The weeklong...


Art studios bring the color back to Puerto Rico
Kre8art Studio in Monroe is hosting a canvas painting event that is being held simultaneously nationwide with over 20 other participating...


Latin rhythms of Arriba España! at the Klein
Arriba España! at the Klein Memorial Auditorium. The Klein Memorial Auditorium's October concert shouts out "Arriba España!" on Saturday,...


BCAC 2nd Social Policy and Advocacy Committee Meeting
Save the Date: October 26, 2017 3:00pm–4:30pm Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition will hold its 2nd Social Policy & Advocacy Committee...


Bridgeport Caribe Introduces Youth Theatre Workshops
An introductory workshop for high school students. Have you ever wanted to act on stage? Register now, space is limited. $25. Sessions...


Bridgeport Rescue Mission’s Great Thanksgiving Project
Each year you can witness for yourself the relieved smiles of parents, the delighted eyes of children and the grateful faces of the...


Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust Presents Extreme Couponing Workshop
Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust 570 State Street Bridgeport, CT 06604...


Healthcare Open Enrollment Through Access Health CT Starts November 1st
Open Enrollment is only 21 days away! Help us spread the word and let CT residents know that starting November 1st, they can enroll or...


BPEF Annual Fall Event Featuring Nancy Silberkleit, Co-CEO of Archie Comics
Nancy Silberkleit stepped in as co-CEO of the iconic, 75 year-old Archie Comics in 2009 with a vision that the comic book as a graphic...


Funny4Funds Comedy Fundraiser for Hurricane Relief
Laugh with three hilarious Treehouse comedians! Date/time Friday October 27th, 2017 Doors open at 8:00pm | Comedy starts at 9:00...


UB celebrates Hispanic Heritage with bands, Latin food
Cox Student Center at University of Bridgeport Two live Latin bands, WPKN Latin deejays and local Latin food are part of the fun when the...


Apprenticeship Opportunity & Construction Jobs Norwalk Open House
Date/Time Thursday October 19th, 2017 6:00pm–7:30pm Location 149 Water St, 2nd Floor Norwalk, CT 06854 Come work on the SoNo...


Fake Insurance Tax Form Scam Aims at Stealing Data from Tax Pros, Clients
The Internal Revenue Service alerted tax professionals and their clients to a fake insurance tax form scam that is being used to access...


Downtown Cabaret Main Stage Theatre Presents IN THE HEIGHTS Benefit Concert
To aid disaster relief in Puerto Rico from hurricane Maria. Downtown Cabaret Main Stage Theatre (MST), under the Artistic Direction of...


Celebrating Diversity in the Greater Bridgeport Business Community
People’s United Bank and Pullman & Comley, LLC will be hosting their 5th Annual networking event on November 8, 2017 at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m....


At Sérgio Mendes concert, collecting for Hurricane Maria relief
Sergio Mendez in 2017. When you see Sérgio Mendes and Brasil 2017 you can help Hurricane Maria victims. With "ART, WINE AND DONATE!" the...


Cosmic Jibaros benefit for Puerto Rico at the Acoustic Sunday, Oct. 15
The Cosmic Jibaros. Photo: David Emond — with Daniel Torres, Obanilú Allende, Nathan Perez, Marcos Torres, David Emond, Chris Stanley and...


Stratford Hurricane Maria Fundraiser Saturday, Oct 14
The Stratford Hispanic Heritage Committee is seeking monetary donations to help the people of Puerto Rico, and dropoff locations are set...


Learn the ins and outs of being part of city politics
That's the big question many city residents are asking themselves these days. Several groups are organizing a forum to spell it out and...
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