2022-11-21 17:23
The Black Rock Community Council (BRCC) will be sponsoring a Tree Lighting and Wassail Party on Sunday, December 4th at 5 PM at the pocket park (Brewster Street and Grovers Avenue) to kick o… Read More
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Community calendar, events, and a portal to a number of community blogs for the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
2022-10-08 14:53
Second to last Black Rock Farmers Market this year at St. Ann's Field Read More
2022-10-08 14:49
It’s back!!! Read More
2022-08-27 15:19
2022-07-11 04:00
2022-06-18 15:54
The Farmers' Market of Black Rock is ready to kick off opening day, this Saturday, June 18th, from 9-1! St. Ann Church, 481 Brewster St. Bridgeport, CT. Read More
2022-04-09 17:34
Hippity Hoppity Easter Egg Hunt at 1:30 PM at St. Ann's Field on Brewster Street on April 10th. Sponsored by the Black Rock Community Council. The event is free to the public.&nb&hell…Read More
2022-01-21 15:40
Black Rock Real Estate Market Report for 2021
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2021-08-21 18:21
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2021-07-26 15:02
2018-07-05 14:26
"Where the Wildflowers Grow" exhibiting artist, Michele Hubler. Reception, July 14 from 2 PM to 4 PM at Framemakers, 3004 Fairfield Avenue.
Date: Sat, 07/14/2018 - 2:0… Read More
2018-07-05 14:04
ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335-FOLK: Chris Cornell tribute with Jen Durkin, Darian Cunning, Ryan LunderTweet Read More
2018-04-27 15:18
The Black Rock Garden Club Plant Sale will be held from 9 AM to 2 PM on Friday, May 18th and Saturday, May 19th at 68 Bartram Avenue.
Date: Fri, 05/18/2018 - 9:00amTweet Read More
2018-04-20 16:15
Black Rock Day will be held Sunday, June 10, 2018. At 9 a.m. the festivities begin with the Run for the Rock, a 5K road race. This is followed by the bed race at 11:30… Read More
2018-04-20 16:07
Join us for our annual Black Rock Day fundraiser, this year hosted at Fayerweather Yacht Club. Tickets are $25 for members and now, $30 for non members when purchased in advance. Tickets wil… Read More
2018-04-12 13:32
ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335-FOLK: Boo-Yah, Thursday, 9 p.m.; Ghost Light, Friday, 9:30 p.m.; Magic Beans, Eggy, Saturday, 9:30 p.m.; The Nth Power, Sunday, 8:30 p.m.; A Big Y… Read More
2018-02-03 16:00
Fairfield Magazine’s first annual Readers Choice Awards as judged by their readers for Fairfield, Southport, and Black Rock. More than 800 readers responded, however, only the results… Read More
2018-01-15 15:38
The 2017 year-end Black Rock real estate market report will soon be published. This 8-page full-color report provides detailed information single family, condo, co-op, two-fa… Read More
2017-12-21 16:51
Another wonderful potluck holiday party at Harborview Market held last evening on 12/20/17.
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2017-12-21 16:14
ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335-FOLK: Eliot Lewis, Thursday, 8 p.m.; Moon Hooch, Honeycomb, Friday, 9:30 p.m.; The Funky Dawgz Brass Band, Saturday, 9:30 p.m.; Open Mic, Tuesday… Read More
2017-12-04 15:21
Since 2012, the Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED) has been working to develop and implement plans to build a pedestrian footbridge connecting Fox Street to the Fairfield Met… Read More
2017-12-04 15:16
n 2012, Representative Auden Grogins was awarded a $500k grant to improve the streetscape on Fairfield Ave. in the Black Rock Business District. Planning sessions are underway for the Ash Cr… Read More
2017-12-01 05:00
Date: Sun, 12/03/2017 - 5:00pmTweet Read More
2017-10-29 14:43
BRAG is part of the Bridgeport Art Trail. Opening Reception 11/10 5-8 p.m. Catered Reception with Original Artwork, Live Music, and Poetry Readings by BRAG performing artist… Read More
2017-10-26 14:57
ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335-FOLK: Formula 5, Cycles, Thursday, 8 p.m.; Creamery Station, The Brotherhood, Friday, 8 p.m.; The Funky Knuckles, Monday, 8:30 p.m.; Open Mic, Tue… Read More
2017-07-27 17:43
Black Rock Art Guild (BRAG) Summer Show at Framemakers Gallery for the month of August.Date: Sat, 08/05/2017 - 2:00pmTweet Read More
2017-06-29 14:39
Poetry In the Garden at the Black Rock Library, 2705 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport on Saturday, July 22, 3-5 p.m. Free and Open to the public. Refreshments Served. Rain or shine. (In ca… Read More
2017-06-23 13:42
The Bridgeport fireworks will be held Saturday, June 24th at Seaside Park around 9 PM following the Greater Bridgeport Symphony Pops Concert. The concert begins at 7:30 PM and features… Read More
2017-06-23 13:41
ACOUSTIC CAFE - 2926 Fairfield Avenue, 203-335-FOLK. Joanna Tetters of Mad Satta, The Telle, Friday, 8 PM; The Lawn Boys (Phish tribute), Saturday, 8 PM; Roosevelt Dime, Harry Jay and t… Read More
2017-06-09 16:05
Black Rock Farmers Market Returns Saturdays, June 10 -October 7th 9am to 1pm The market has grown from the support of a single farm four years ago to seven farms th… Read More
2017-06-09 15:40
The Black Rock Garden Club will hold a fundraiser for Groundworks Bridgeport from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Black Rock Branch Library, 2705 Fairfield Avenue on June 17th. There will be live… Read More
2017-06-09 15:24
Black Rock Day will be held this Sunday, June 11, with a “Sailors & Pirates” theme. At 9 a.m. the festivities begin with the Run for the Rock, a 5K road race. &nbs&hell…Read More
2017-06-01 13:19
ACOUSTIC CAFE - 2926 Fairfield Avenue, 203-335-FOLK. That Virginia, Laundry Day, Someone You can Xray, Friday, 8 PM; Terrapin (Grateful Dead tribute), Saturday, 8 PM
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2017-04-28 20:40
The Ash Creek Spring Clean Up will begin at 8 AM at the sand spit and finish at noon on Saturday, April 29th.
Date: Sat, 04/29/2017 - 8:00amTweet Read More
2017-04-28 20:37
ACOUSTIC CAFE - 2926 Fairfield Avenue, 203-335-FOLK. Wobble-sauce, Shwizz Friday, 8 PM; DeadPhish Orchestra, Saturday, 8 PM.
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2017-03-24 14:43
ACOUSTIC CAFE - 2926 Fairfield Avenue, 203-335-FOLK. Hayley Jane and the Primates, Goose, Friday, 8 PM; Dalton Rapattoni, Saturday, 5 PM, Normal Instruments, Space Bacon, Saturday… Read More
2017-03-24 14:28
Paint & Poetry: A Collaborative Exhibit of Art and Ekphrastic Poetry at the Fairfield University Bookstore, 1499 Post Road, Fairfield, CT.Date: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 6:00pmTweet Read More
2017-03-19 21:24
Artists
Alina B
Karin Brey
Theresa Carlson
Francesca Davies
Julie Fatherley
Susan Fehlinger
Emily Herberich
Kate Henderson
Michele Hubler Date: Wed, 03/29/2017 - 5:00pmTweet Read More
2017-03-19 21:23
Artists
Alina B
Karin Brey
Theresa Carlson
Francesca Davies
Julie Fatherley
Susan Fehlinger
Emily Herberich
Kate Henderson
Michele Hubler Date: Wed, 03/29/2017 - 5:00pmTweet Read More
2017-03-17 22:11
ACOUSTIC CAFE - 2926 Fairfield Avenue, 203-335-FOLK. PitchBlak Brass Band, Friday, 8 PM; Stella Blues Band, Saturday, 8 PM, Consider the Source, Felix Martin, Sunday, 7 PM.
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2017-03-10 13:51
There are a number of exciting new initiatives in Bridgeport. Bridgeport's Waterfront Master Plan is one of them.Tweet Read More
2017-03-10 13:49
In 2014, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) selected the City of Bridgeport and a multidisciplinary design team led by New Orleans-based Waggonner & Ball Architec… Read More
2017-03-10 13:46
ACOUSTIC CAFE - 2926 Fairfield Avenue, 203-335-FOLK. Electric Mayhem, Kazoo Crew Family Band, People Skills Band, Friday, 8 PM; Creatures, Saturday, 8 PM.
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2017-03-07 15:07
Black Rock NRZ - Meeting Announcement
Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting (see agenda below) Thursday, March 9th 6:30 - 9:30 pmDate: Thu, 03/09/2017 - 6:00pmTweet Read More
2017-03-06 19:25
Garden Fest
Sunday, March 12, 2016Date: Sun, 03/12/2017 - 3:00pm to 5:00pmTweet Read More
2017-03-02 22:00
ACOUSTIC CAFE - 2926 Fairfield Avenue, 203-335-FOLK. The Nigel Hall Band, Diesel Lady, Thursday, 8 PM; WPKN Showcase Series, Friday, 8 PM; Steal Your Peach, Saturday, 8 PM.
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2017-02-23 16:34
ACOUSTIC CAFE - 2926 Fairfield Avenue, 203-335-FOLK. Brother Joscephus, Steal Your Funk, Friday, 7 PM. Jen Zeppelin, Saturday, 8 PM.
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2017-02-16 21:30
ACOUSTIC CAFE - 2926 Fairfield Avenue, 203-335-FOLK. Black Rock Social, Jen Durkin and the Business, Friday, 8 PM. Skeleton Keys, Saturday, 8 PM.
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2017-02-13 16:36
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2017-02-09 21:14
ACOUSTIC CAFE - 2926 Fairfield Avenue, 203-335-FOLK. Tom Hamilton's American Babies, Friday, 8 PM. Tim Palmieri Solo Acoustic, Saturday, 8 PM.
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2017-02-07 18:54
You're Invited! The Taste of Black Rock on Saturday, March 4th from 7:30 PM to 10 PM at the Burroughs Community Center, 2470 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport. Advanced Tickets: $35;… Read More
2017-02-04 00:40
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2017-02-03 16:33
ACOUSTIC CAFE - 2926 Fairfield Avenue, 203-335-FOLK. Penque-Diomede Band, Friday, 8 PM. Reed Mathis & Electric Beethoven, Saturday, 8 PM.
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2017-01-26 21:37
The Black Rock Art Guild presents a Poetry Reading on Saturday, February 11th from 3 to 5 PM at the Black Rock Library, 2705 Fairfield Avenue. Refreshments will be served.
Date: S… Read More
2017-01-26 17:29
ACOUSTIC CAFE - 2926 Fairfield Avenue, 203-335-FOLK. Erick Krasno Bank, Marcus King Band, Friday, 8 PM.
BRYAC RESTAURANT - 3074 Fairfield Avenue, 203-522-4777. Bea… Read More
2017-01-19 21:29
ACOUSTIC CAFE - 2926 Fairfield Avenue, 203-335-FOLK. The Hollywood All Stars, Friday, 7 PM.
BRYAC RESTAURANT - 3074 Fairfield Avenue, 203-522-4777. Chopin Jovi, Thursday; Legion… Read More
2017-01-18 17:25
You are invited to a community meeting on the Ash Creek Pedestrian Bridge on Thursday, February 2, 2016 from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Burroughs Community Center.
Date: Thu, 02/02/2017 - 6:00… Read More
2017-01-18 17:19
The pedestrian and bike bridge over Ash Creek will connect Black Rock with the Fairfield Metro train station. The 160 foot bridge will double the number of residents who will be with… Read More
2017-01-18 16:34
The Black Rock section of Bridgeport was featured in the Real Estate Section of the New York Times on Sunday, December 25, 2016. This time the NYT used the boundaries as defined by the… Read More
2017-01-18 15:37
The former home of the Black Rock Arts Center, at the corner of Brewster Street and Fairfield, is now under development. It was purchased by T & N Properties of Norwalk, who plan t… Read More
2016-12-01 16:45
The Black Rock Community Council invites you to a tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, December 4th at 5 PM at the pocket park at the intersection of Brewster Street and Grovers Avenue to kick… Read More
2016-10-12 14:31
Art show and fundraiser by the Black Rock Art Guild (BRAG) to benefit the Burroughs Community Center and Wakeman Boys and Girls Club. Art show in conjunction with the Bridgeport Art Tr… Read More
2016-10-04 14:53
"Mixed Media "
Date: Sat, 10/08/2016 - 2:00pmTweet Read More
2016-09-01 13:53
Framemakers will be holding an art reception on Saturday, September 10th from 2-4 pm at 3004 Fairfield Avenue in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport. Their phone is (203) 338-0332. &n&hell…Read More
2016-04-22 18:27
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2016-04-22 18:27
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2016-04-01 17:36
Please join your neighbors for the annual Spring clean up of St. Mary's and the Ash Creek tidal estuary. Meet at St. Mary's beach at 9 AM on Saturday, April 9th. (Rain date is Su… Read More
2016-04-01 17:36
Please join your neighbors for the annual Spring clean up of St. Mary's and the Ash Creek tidal estuary. Meet at St. Mary's beach at 9 AM on Saturday, April 9th. (Rain date is Su… Read More
2016-03-11 14:50
The Black Rock Community Council will hold their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday March 20th at 1:30pm at St. Ann Green, 481 Brewster Street for children ages 1-7. … Read More
2016-03-08 17:18
The Black Rock Garden Club presents their Eleventh Annual Garden Fest on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at HARBORVIEW MARKET, 216 Harborview Ave. Black Rock, 3-5 PM.Dat… Read More
2016-01-30 23:01
Photo by Black Rock resident, Joe Luciano, 1/29/16
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2016-01-22 21:04
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Southern Fairfield County. High tide will be at 10:28 AM and 10:57 PM in Bridgeport Harbor tomorrow, Saturday, Janu… Read More
2016-01-22 20:15
Mayor Ganim has declared a snow emergency, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, banning parking along snow routes. Alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect as of midnigh… Read More
2016-01-14 19:25
Community Meeting with State Senator Marilyn MooreTweetTags: black rock library events Read More
2016-01-13 17:07
The 2015 year-end Black Rock real estate market report has just been published. This 8-page full-color report provides detailed information single family, condo, co-op, two-f… Read More
2015-11-16 15:43
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2015-10-05 14:29
The Black Rock Art Guild will hold its third annual art show, sale, and Silent Auction to benefit local organizations (Our Woven Community and Wakeman Boys and Girls/Smilow-Burroughs Clubhou… Read More
2015-08-03 23:09
AUGUST 11, BLACK ROCK LIBRARY, 7PM TO 9PM LATEST:
David Kooris, Director, Office of Economic Development, City of Bridgeport, will be presenting to our community the revised Village District… Read More
2015-06-05 15:31
"Pilates by The Sea" Starts this Saturday, June 6th at 7:15 am!
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2015-06-04 15:05
Framemakers Picture Framing & Art Gallery at 3004 Fairfield Avenue in Black Rock invites you to the Opening Reception for a group art show on June 6th, Saturday from 2 to 4 pm of "Fresh… Read More
2015-06-03 14:41
The Black Rock Community Council's annual Black Rock Day will be held on June 14, 2015. Events start at 9 AM with road race, bed race at 11:30 AM, parade starts at noon, and events at… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The Black Garden Club will be holding their ninth annual GardenFest on Sunday, March 30th at 3 pm at Harborview Market, 218 Harborview Avenue.Date: Sun, 03/30/… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
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2006-06-07 11:16
It's that time again to vote for The Best of Fairfield County in the Reader Poll for 2014. Voting starts March 6th and ends April 2nd. Click on the link below to vote:
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2006-06-07 11:16
Vine & Vignettes a beautiful fantasy garden tour is back! This is the third year of the event, which take place at "The Chimneys" at 124 Old Battery Road, an historic home in the B… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Play and Tell with Miss Michele
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