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CreateHereNow Bridgeport launches 5 new businesses in Historic Arcade Mall!

Join us for our storefront Grand Opening and Public Art Tour! The Arcade & Main Street Storefronts Made in Bridgeport, Marroquin Ruben Weaving Workshop, Paradox Ink, Park City Desktop, and Magnacon 7 will be hosting special workshops & discounts. Take part in a free mosaic program at the Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council. Plus, live music, a public art tour, and refreshments! It’s going to be a day of art, performance, and innovation at this historic destination. “Spring-Up” Schedule of Events 12-2pm: Acoustic Guitar with Chris Cavaliere 12-2pm: Art Spot free mosaic sampler at the Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council 2-2:30pm: Formal Ribbon Cutting 2:30-5ish: Motown and R&B with Michael Dunham Band 4pm: Guided Bridgeport Creates tour with Rhazul Branch. Meet at Main Street entrance of The Arcade Mall Throughout the day: Special discounts, workshops, pop-ups, and promotions at The Arcade & Main Street Storefronts ------------------------------------------------------------------------- About CreateHereNow Bridgeport’s Arcade & Main Street Storefronts: A union of Bridgeport’s industrious past and inspired present, CreateHereNow Bridgeport’s Arcade & Main Street Storefronts build upon the city’s renowned production history with a creative approach. The 1889 architectural gem, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses CreateHereNow Bridgeport’s first entrepreneurial projects. These select businesses include Made in Bridgeport, Paradox Ink, Weaving Workshop, Magnacon 7, and Park City Desktop. Neighbors to the Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council, World Artist Network, and nearby Read’s Artspace, the Arcade & Main Street Storefronts form a cultural hub distinctive to the Bridgeport Arcade. Close to premier entertainment and dining, The Bridgeport Arcade is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Bridgeport. Join original workshops, find that unique gift, and shop small for a big experience at this one-of-a-kind destination. About Bridgeport Creates Public Art Project: CreateHereNow Bridgeport and Magnacon 7 have partnered with public artists to create an installation of artworks capturing the essence of the past, present and future City of Bridgeport. Artwork is on display in various vacant property windows and other surfaces throughout the Downtown Bridgeport area. Designed to engage the pedestrian experience by introducing an element of the unexpected into the everyday sidewalk, works feature images of contemplation, beauty, humor, and Bridgeport’s vibrant community. Join us for our formal Public Art Tour during the “Spring-Up” event

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