Main Street Bridgeport will be hopping tonight as the first “Main Street Monday” launches from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m.  The event, created by Create Bridgeport+Clarksburg, will celebrate the downtown area, incorporating merchant specials, live music and art. 

 

“Each year, crowds gather for the annual Light Up Night event.  Working from that momentum, we created a monthly event to gather together in a family-friendly activity and enjoy the community in which we live,” said organizer Amanda Cunningham. 

 

Many of the stores along Main Street will stay open late and offer discounts and specials to those who attend.  Additionally, tickets will be distributed at each participating location, culminating in a drawing at the end of the night.

 

“We want to encourage attendance and make sure people visit each place,” said organizer Vicki Angotti. “We decided to have a prize drawing based on the number of tickets submitted.”

 

Participating merchants and specials are as follows:

About You: Chocolate cupcakes

Artworks:  25% Off Lotus McDowell Framed artwork and up to 50% other framed artwork

Massage Therapy Headquarters:  Discounted chair and hand massages, Reiki and aromatherapy

Embellishments TOO:  50-60% off storewide event

In Harmony Jin Shin Jyutsu:  Discount acupressure sessions and self-help classes, first 5 receive free visits, after that visits are 50% off

Country Peddler:  20% off everything in the store, excluding Alex and Anit

Holistic Health and Wellness Center:  Coupons for free services, written material and Reiki

EZ to Use:  Register to win lift tickets and overnight stay at Seven Springs Resort

Almost Heaven Desserts:  Arrangement of chocolate samples, chocolate-covered strawberry shake and music by Nat Frederick

The Vintage Shoppe:  $50 per person Subway Art Workshop, 20% off all furniture

The Sanctuary:   Enjoy a chocolate fountain while listening to music by Annie Neeley

Della’s Deli:  Specials on lunch meats and cheeses

Expressions:  Free Eyebrow Waxing

 

The theme of the evening is chocolate and sweets will be handed out at most locations. 

 

As the weather gets warmer, “Main Street Monday” will continue to add activities and vendors.  The March theme will be storytelling and the Create Bridgeport+Clarksburg team is currently planning to have award-winning storyteller Bil Lepp perform for the crowds.  Any business who is willing to sponsor his performance is encouraged to contact Michelle Duez at the Greater Bridgeport CVB.

 

Upcoming “Main Street Monday” events are scheduled for March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, and December 18.