| Coming Up
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Park City
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Monster Jam
Friday, March 7 @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 8 @
2 and 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 9 @
2 p.m.
Webster Bank Arena
Monster Jam, the internationally-known monster truck series, returns to Bridgeport this weekend. The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - OR smash through.
The 2014 touring season brings more Monster Jam excitement tailored perfectly for your family's budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. Tickets: $25-$40
For more info go to:
websterbankarena.com
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Through a Different Lens: 19th Century Women Photographers in Connecticut
Sunday, March 9 @
2 p.m.
In celebration of Women's History Month, The Barnum Museum will offer a program Through a Different Lens: 19th Century Women Photographers in Connecticut. The illustrated talk will be presented by Tasha Caswell, and will feature Bridgeport photographer Harriet V.S. Thorne. Thorne is one of the three women photographers in the Connecticut Historical Society's current exhibition, Through a Different Lens. $5 Donation. For more info go to:
barnum-museum.org
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Robin Hood
Saturday, March 8 @
12 p.m.
Sunday, March 9 @
12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Downtown Cabaret Theater
The greedy Sheriff of Nottingham is out to get every penny he can from the people of England and it is up to Robin Hood, Little John, and the rest of the Merry Men to stop him.
See what happens when Robin Hood gives himself up to save his true love, Maid Marian. Friendship, fun, and foolery run rampant in this brand new Cabaret original version.
Tickets: Adults $23 and Children $19 For more info go to:
dtcab.com
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| Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Parade Celebration
Fund Raiser
Thursday, March 13
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Anna Liffey's Irish Pub
1494 Post Road, Fairfield
Cost: $25 per person with two drink tickets or $15 for dinner only
Menu: Corned Beef and Cabbage
Reservations required by March 11. Call 203-292-9518 Sponsored by Anna Liffey's Irish Pub and Diageo
All proceeds benefit The Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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Mayor Bill Finch
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| President Obama Visits Connecticut to Discuss Increasing Minimum Wage
Mayor Finch: Minimum Wage is Economic Engine that Drives our Cities; Bridgeport Business Owner Featured in President's Speech
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President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the minimum wage, at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut, March 5, 2014. The President is joined by Gov. Dannel Malloy of Connecticut; Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, Gov. Peter Shumlin of Vermont, Gov. Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island, and Gov. Deval Patrick of Massachusetts. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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| President Barack Obama traveled to Central Connecticut State University in New Britain on Wednesday to speak about the importance of raising the minimum wage. In
his remarks, President Obama shared a story about Doug Wade, the fifth-generation owner of Wade's Dairy in Bridgeport. "One of the secrets to their success is that they treat their employees like part of the family," said President Obama. "So Doug pays his own workers fairly. He goes a step further than that -- he writes editorials, he talks to fellow business leaders, he meets with elected officials to make the case for a higher minimum wage for everybody." Mayor Bill Finch, who was in attendance at Wednesday's event, released the following statement in support of raising the minimum wage:
“The minimum wage is the economic engine that drives cities like Bridgeport. And with the current minimum wage, we’re not doing enough to give every family in cities across Connecticut a fair shot at economic security and prosperity."
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Fairfield University’s Partnership with Bridgeport Schools Awarded
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| Mayor Bill Finch attended a press conference hosted by Fairfield University on Friday, February 28 announcing that its partnership with Bridgeport Schools earned the 2014 CT State Merit Award from The New England board of Higher Education. Pictured (left to right): Amy Marshall, Chief Academic Officer for the City of Bridgeport; Mayor Finch; The Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx S.J., President, Fairfield University; Anita Glinecki, President of Housatonic Community College, and Chair of the Bridgeport Higher Education Alliance; and Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Bridgeport. (photo: Gwen Pellegrino)
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Fairfield University’s partnership with Bridgeport Schools has earned a 2014 Connecticut State Merit Award from the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE).
NEBHE is honoring Fairfield University’s overall institutional commitment to Bridgeport Schools, the partnership’s efforts to contribute to their mutual goals of preparing students for post-graduate success, and the university’s commitment to access and success.
"Fairfield University has been an outstanding community partner to the City of Bridgeport and our public schools,” said Mayor Bill Finch of the City of Bridgeport. “The administration, staff, students and faculty are helping to improve the lives of young people in Bridgeport every day through numerous collaborative programs. We are very thankful for our partnership and are very proud of Father von Arx and the entire Fairfield University community for winning this award."
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