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Arts & Entertainment

Artful Gifts opening reception

Consider giving the gift of artwork, jewelry and hand-made crafts this holiday season. City Lights Gallery has all manner of one-of-a-kind pieces, all made by local artists and artisans.

See works by: Maralyn Adlin, Michelle Beaulieu, Binnie Birstein, Margot Bittenbender, Dominick Botticceli, Janine Brown, Debra Crichton, Julia-Rose Liptak, Steve Gerber, Patrick Kennedy, Peter Konsterlie, J.J. Misencik, Toby Michaels, Gerald Saladyga, Tom Savard, Susan Tabachnick, Gay Schemp, Francesca Winfield, Mary Witkowski, Anne Mulligan and Florence Zolan.

The free opening reception on Thursday, Dec. 8 happily coincides with the city’s Christmas tree/Menorah lighting, a half-block away on McLevy Green in the heart of Bridgeport’s downtown. Enjoy a glass of cheer while you shop Thursday, Friday Dec. 9, 15, and 16, when we’re open until 7 p.m.

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Here’s a great gift idea: A City Lights membership. Help keep the City Lights shining. Sponsored in part by the Connecticut Office for the Arts, the Department of Economic and Community Development.

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