ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335- FOLK: Bluegrass and Beer with Hoe, Thursday; I Anbassa, Friday; Control, Saturday; Open Mic, Tuesday 8 p. m. ASH CREEK SALOON, 2895 Fairfield Ave., 203-333-2733: Joe Kiernan, Thursday, 8: 30 p. m. CAFE TAVOLINI'S, 3074 Fairfield Ave., 203-734-2462: Steve D'Agostino, Saturday, 9: 30 p. m. CAPTAIN'S COVE, 1 Bostwick Ave., 203-335-7104: Victor Cowles, Thursday, 6 p. m.; John Moore, Friday, 6 p. m.; Bliss, Saturday, 9 p. m.; Simple Jim, Sunday, 3 p. m.; Tangled Vine, Sunday, 7 p. m. HARBORVIEW MARKET, 218 Harbor­view Ave., 203-367-7336: Dave Hogan and Brian O'Callaghan, Sunday, 10: 30 a. m. 08/27/2010

ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335- 3655: Foul Mouth Jerk, TopR, Thursday; The Weird Beards, Greytooth, Friday; Music for MS Benefit with Mike Falzone, Mike Morello, Larissa Delorenzo, Darian Cunning, Big Moon, Cosmic Jibaros, Saint Bernadette, Jon Torres, Saturday, 5: 30 p. m.; Open Mic, Tuesday 8 p. m. ASH CREEK SALOON, 2895 Fairfield Ave., 203-333-2733: Joe Kiernan, Thursday, 8: 30 p. m. CAPTAIN'S COVE, 1 Bostwick Ave., 203-335-7104: Ian Campbell, Thursday, 6 p. m.; Nick Fradiani, Friday, 6 p. m.; What Up Funk Band, Saturday, 9 p. m.; The Bernadettes, Sunday, 3 p. m.; Fast Back, Sunday, 7 p. m. 08/19/2010

Aspetuck Land Trust will sponsor a Shore bird hike this Thursday, August 19 from 6-8pm at their Great Salt Marsh Island Preserve in Ash Creek. This hike will be led by bird expert Milan Bull from the CT Audubon Society. Attached is background information on this unique preserve, so you can read up on the history and flora and fauna of this area before the hike. We are expecting morning showers but the weather should clear by hike time.  In case of hike cancellation due to inclement weather, you will receive an email from me by 5pm.  There will also be a message with status at: 203-331-1906. BIRD OBSERVATION @ Great Salt Marsh Island/Ash CreekWhen: August 19th, Thursday, 6-8pmLocation:  Meet at the end of Gilman Ave by the sandbarWalk:  Bring your binoculars to this exciting event! Mila... 08/18/2010

A  Day at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo We just started a new Facebook page, 365 Things To Do in Connecticut, and one of the first things we included was Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport. It’s no coincidence then that we took our granddaughter, Ilissa, visiting from Germany, to see the animals last weekend. Owned by the Connecticut Zoological Society and located at 1875 Noble Avenue in Bridgeport, Beardsley Zoo is the only zoo in the state. In 1878, James W. Beardsley, a wealthy farmer, donated 100 acres of land to the city of Bridgeport with the condition that it be kept as a public park. In 1884 Frederick Law Olmsted, the creator of New York’s Central Park, submitted a design for the park, which became Beardsley Park, and in 1921 the zoo was started with donations of animals from Bridgeport ... 08/17/2010

Great Movies You Might Have Missed - Cinema Paradiso - Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 PM. Join us for the next in our series of monthly screening of some of the most highly regarded movies of all time. Don't miss this month's Oscar winner. "A celebration of youth, friendship, and the everlasting magic of the movies." Phillippe Noiret, Leopoldo Trieste, Salvatore CascioMiramax Films; Directed by Giuseppe TornatoreRated PG; 123 minutes; 1989 In Italian with English subtitles 08/05/2010

Walk with Harold & Friends is back!  Join us Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at the St. Mary's-by-the-Sea beach in Black Rock, CT. Noon registration, 12:30 walk time. Dog fair booths until 3.  Walk with your dog for one mile along scenic St. Mary's-by-the-Sea to benefit Milford Hospital's cancer education programs and the Bridgeport animal shelter.  Vendors, prizes for top dogs, food and refreshments and more.  T-shirt for the first 200 entries. Entry donation $20 per dog-walker. More info: 203-783-1143 08/05/2010

Poetry Reading with M.L. Brooks on Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 PM at the Black Rock Branch Library.  Poetry and book signing.  Poet ML Brooks will read selections from Feelings So Deep, her recently published book. Signed copies will be available for purchase. (This event will also be held 6:30 PM Thursday August 19th at the North Branch Library - 3455 Madison Avenue.) 08/05/2010

ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335- FOLK: Pat Lattin, Thursday; Flote, Rich McGowan, The Few Shoes, Jerkogram, Flote with Conncet9, Fridy, 8: 45 p. m.; Wasabassco Burlesque, Saturday; Open Mic, Tuesday, 8 p. m.; Black and Sparrow, Wednesday.ASH CREEK SALOON, 2895 Fairfield Ave., 203-333-2733: Joe Kiernan, Thursday, 8: 30 p. m.CAPTAIN'S COVE, 1 Bostwick Ave., 203-335-7104: Martino, Thursday, 6 p. m.; Seth, Friday, 6 p. m.; Timeless, Sunday, 3 p. m.; Primetime, Sunday, 7 p. m. 08/05/2010

ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335- FOLK: Bluegrass and Beer with Hoe, Thursday; Open Mic, Tuesday 8 p. m.; Brendan O'Shea, Michael Brunnock, Wednesday.ASH CREEK SALOON, 2895 Fairfield Ave., 203-333-2733: Joe Kiernan, Thursday, 8: 30 p. m.CAPTAIN'S COVE, 1 Bostwick Ave., 203-335-7104: Dean Cardinale, Thursday, 6 p. m.; John Moore, Friday, 6 p. m.; Fastback, Saturday, 9 p. m.; Groove Time, Sunday, 3 p. m.; The Signature Band, Sunday, 7 p. m.LADY LUCK, 2931 Fairfield Ave., 203- 572- 0372: Remember September, Saturday, 9: 30 p. m. 07/30/2010

Acoustic Cafe, 2926 Fairfield Avenue, 203-335-3655 - Latin Night with Johnny Durkin, Rick Reyes, Tony Cintron on Thursday evening, Mr. Council and Friends on Friday evening,Open Mic on Tuesday at 8 PM, The Durkins on Wednesday evening. Ash Creek Saloon, 2895 Fairfield Avenue, 203-333-2733 - Joe Kiernan on Thursday at 8:30 PM.  Captain's Cove, 1 Bostwick Avenue, 203-335-7104 - Tony Gabriel on Thursday at 6 PM, Nick Fradiani on Friday at 6 PM,Pre-Vibes Party with The Durkins on Saturday at 9 PM, Rush Hour on Sunday at 3 PM, Pre-Vibes Party with the Durkins on Sunday at 7 PM. Harborview Market, 218 Harborview Avenue, 203-367-7336 -Dave Hogan and Brian O'Callaghan on Sunday at 10:30 AM.  07/22/2010

The July meeting of the Bridgeport Public Library Board of Directors wiil be held 7:00 PM Wednesday July 21st at the Black Rock Branch Library, 2705 Fairfield Avenue. The public will have the opportunity to address the Board during the Public Comment session at the start of the meeting. Wednesday, July 21st7:00 PM For more events check out the community calendar at  www.blackrockonline.org 07/18/2010

Acoustic Cafe, 2926 Fairfield Avenue, 230-335-FOLK -,Broadcast Hearts on Friday, Big Moon, Strange Tribe,  Caiitlin Krisco and the Brodcast on Saturday, Open Mic, Tuesday, 8 PM. Captain's Cove, 1 Bostwick Avenue, 203-335-7104 - Seth on Friday at 6 PM, The Zoo on Friday at 10 PM, To the Max on Sunday at 3 PM, Pimpinella on Sunday at 7 PM Source: Black Rock Community Blog  www.blackrockonline.org 07/09/2010

Thursday, July 15th 6:30PMBlack Rock Branch Join us for the next in our series of monthly screening of some of the most highly regarded movies of all time. Don't miss this month's Oscar winner. "Whatever you hear about Midnight Cowboy is true." Texas greenhorn Joe Buck arrives in New York for the first time. Preening himself as a real ‘hustler', he finds that he is the one getting ‘hustled' until he teams up with a down-and-out but resilient outcast named Ratso Rizzo. The initial ‘country cousin meets city cousin' relationship deepens. In their efforts to bilk a hostile world rebuffing them at every turn, this unlikely pair progress from partners in shady business to comrades. Each has found his first real friend. 07/03/2010

Tuesday, July 6th 6:00 PM (ages 6-12 with an adult.) The Incredible Journey Follow the incredible journey of the water cycle in this fun hands-on program with the Kellogg Nature Center staff.  Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 (203) 337-9676  A Gathering Place for the Entire Community   Our hours are: Sunday CLOSED Mon 10-5 Tues 12-8 Wed 10-5 Thurs 12-8 Fri 10-5 Sat CLOSED 07/03/2010

Thursday, July 8th 5:00 PM (for all ages)  Storytelling with Raouf MamaWest African folk tales about the sea and other watery things! Audience participation will be a big part of this program so come and join the fun. Raouf Mama is a 2008 winner of the National Multicultural Children's Book Award and of Benin's 2009 Kwabo Trophy of Literary Excellence & Merit. 07/03/2010

Tuesday, July 13th6:30 PMBlack Rock Branch In his book Just Cause Just Facts: Government Corruption Beyond Weird, Bridgeport author Steve Miller will explain how and why he believes most Americans are being deceived about a vast wave of corruption by the most senior officials in our government and the mounting problems destroying America. Only the reading of Steve's story can reveal the unique account that occurred in the Bridgeport court room by District Court Judge Alan Nevas and the appellate process. The story is flavored by actual experiences with famous mob people including Gene Gotti when Steve met them in prison. In the first chapter Nevas prevents Steve from having any trial.  When Steve finally is given his Sixth Amendment Right to trial, Nevas refuses to allow the jury to hea... 07/03/2010

July will mark one year since the Black Rock Branch Library reopened.  To celebrate that milestone and to thank the Black Rock community for the outstanding support it has given us, we are going to have a party. There will be music, food, games for the kids and much, much more.  The line-up so far: "The Spirit of Black Rock" Fife & Drum Corps Face Painting  Music by Hudson and the Invisible I.R.S. Storytelling with Michele Jacobson Treats from Marty's Pizza Traditional Peruvian dancing by the Tarpuky Dancers Traditional Peruvian desserts courtesy of the Tarpuky Dancers and friends   Sunday, July 25th1:00 - 4:00 PMBlack Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 (203) 337-9676  A Gathering Place for the Entire Community   Our hours are: Sunday CLOSED Mon 10-5 Tues 12-... 07/03/2010

Acoustic Cafe, 2926 Fairfield Avenue, Black Rock (203-335-3655) - Bluegrass and Beer with Hoe on Thursday at 8 PM. SKeth tha Cataclysm and the Black Rock All Stars will perform on Friday evening. Dexter will perform on Saturday evening. Open Mic on Tuesdays at 8 pm. www.acousticafe.com Renard Boissier on Wednesday evening. Ash Creek Saloon, 2895 Fairfield Avenue, Black Rock (203-333-2733) - Joe Kiernan will perform on Thursday evening at 8:30 PM. Captain's Cove, 1 Bostwick Avenue, Black Rock (203-335-7104) - Tony Gabriel will perform on Thursday at 6 PM. John Moore will perform on Friday at 6 PM. Cosmic Jibaros on Saturday at 8 PM. Kathy Thompson Band on Sunday at 3 PM. What Up Funk Band on Sunday at 7 PM Harborview Market, 218 Harborview Avenue, Black Rock (203-367-7336) - Dave Hogan a... 06/24/2010

Acoustic Cafe, 2926 Fairfield Avenue, Black Rock (203-335-3655) - Latin Night with Johnny durkin, Rick Reyes and Tony Cintron on Thursday. Graylight Campfire, Frank Critelli Bank will perform on Friday evening at 9:30 PM. Solistic will perform on Saturday evening. Open Mic on Tuesdays at 8 pm. www.acousticafe.com Ash Creek Saloon, 2895 Fairfield Avenue, Black Rock (203-333-2733) - Joe Kiernan will perform on Thursday evening at 8:30 PM. Captain's Cove, 1 Bostwick Avenue, Black Rock (203-335-7104) - Victor Cowles will perform on Thursday at 6 PM. Nick Fradiani will perform on Friday at 6 PM. CJD Benefit with Simple Jim on Saturday at 8 PM. Timless on Sunday at 3 PM. Cross Eyed Cat on Sunday at 7 PM 06/17/2010

The Black Rock Community Council is proud to present the line-up for this year's Black Rock Day celebration to be held on Sunday, June 13, 2010. The theme of this year's festivities is "Black Rock Rocks the Decades" in honor of this year marking the beginning of another decade and reflecting back on great decades of the past. Residents are encouraged to celebrate their favorite decade by dressing up, decorating their houses along the parade route, etc.Black Rock Day kicks off at 9am with the 27th annual "Run for the Rock" 5K road race. Registration begins at 7:30 AM at the S.S. Norden Club on Seabright Avenue. The race starts at 9 AM and winds through the historic neighborhood of Black Rock and along Black Rock Harbor.  Registration fee is $20 in advance or $25 on race day. Visit www.bl... 06/04/2010