Or better yet, be a jerk! Never mind that Sweetport is something different every summer – there’s always something, right? And only your attendance and feedback will help the various organizations, planners, promoters, and presenters figure out exactly what you like and how you like it.
This year the lovely people at City Lights Gallery were given the Herculean task of organizing cross-platorm, multi-faceted, multi-cultural events programming that will appeal to your eyes, ears, and tastebuds. I like their approach of guest curators, themed events, and mutliple locations, but I also know that it has probably been difficult for some people to comprehend the overall concept and/or to find information on individual events. But, I’m optimistic and I think the past few years have developed an awareness of free summer events in Bridgeport that we can continue to grow, working together.
So, join in this weekend’s festivities:
JERKFEST
AUGUST 22
1 – 9 PM
City Lights Gallery
37 Markle Court
Bridgeport, CT 06604
The West Indian Jerk Fest, hosted by the Greater Bridgeport West Indian American Association will host a Jerk Fest comprised of steel drum and reggae music, jerk chicken and pork, and visual art throughout the gallery.
Call 203-334-7748 or email citygallerybpt@yahoo.com for info on Sweetport events
FREE MUSIC ON McLEVY GREEN, BRIDGEPORT
1 P.M. REGGAETON
2 P.M. JAZZ
3 P.M. SWING – Wayne Hiller Band
4 P.M. STEEL DRUM
6 P.M. REGGAE: ANTHEM WITH MUTTIE LEWIS
All proceeds from food sales to benefit the West Indian American Assocc. of Greater Bpt.
Scholarship Fund.
Rock your inner hippie, the one that’s been out since Vibes, and tie dye a t-shirt at City Lights too!
Enjoy some reggae, some jerk chicken, some brightly colored visual art and the after party at Two Boots. Then come back to the blog and complain about it!
Irie,
Saint B
