Bridgeport Village kicks off “Live Music on the Village Green” summer series
Summer programming, including family entertainment and music by acclaimed Portland children’s musicians, starts of with a bang
July 10, 2023 — Bridgeport Village is thrilled to celebrate its highly anticipated Live Music on the Village Green series, on the shopping center’s newly refreshed park-like setting. This exciting summer series offers guests an exceptional lineup of weekend entertainment featuring atmospheric live music for all tastes from performances by more than 60 local musicians while guests shop, dine and explore the center. These events are part of Bridgeport Village's ongoing $35 million refresh, designed to elevate experiences at this premier fashion and lifestyle shopping center.
“We are excited to enhance the center’s inviting, community-oriented atmosphere while supporting talented musicians during our Live Music on the Village Green and offering family friendly activities during our Summer Saturday activations,” said Elena Arosteguy, general manager of Bridgeport Village. "These summer activations truly showcase Bridgeport's commitment to being a landmark destination for entertainment and recreation that creates genuine connections and delightful experiences for our guests."
Every weekend through September 30, visitors can immerse themselves in the sounds of local musicians as they stroll through the center, unwind under the canopies or enjoy a picnic on the Village Green. Saturday’s from noon-2 p.m. feature musicians and activities catered specially to families. These Summer Saturday’s not only spotlight Portland’s top children’s musical performers, but include activites led by retailers like Little Kitchen Academy, among others, as well as interactive play with hoops, ribbons and twirling plates led by local experts. The Live Music on the Village Green series and Summer Saturday’s adds to the center's diverse range of family activities and allows guests to take full advantage of the exciting new features resulting from Bridgeport's multimillion-dollar refresh.
Since May 2022, CenterCal Properties has been undertaking a $35 million project to modernize and elevate Bridgeport Village, transforming it into a multigenerational community gathering place. As the project nears completion, visitors can now fully enjoy the four seasons of shopping with new covered canopies and fireside seating, renovated facades and the park-like Village Green, which features a community stage and a nature-inspired play area.
Live Music on the Village Green & Summer Saturdays
To celebrate the center’s newest gathering spot, and to provide guests with an interactive and enriching experience, Bridgeport Village is hosting local musicians on the Village Green throughout the summer, each weekend through September 30. Guests can enjoy live music on Fridays, 5-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; and Sundays, 2-4 p.m.
Additionally, award winning local children’s musical performers like Aaron Nigel Smith, Triple Rainbow, Mo Philips and Mr. Hoo from the Alphabeticians will play Summer Saturdays from noon-2 p.m. in July and August to provide families an engaging and exciting entertainment experience as they enjoy the Village Green or peruse the shops. The refreshed Village Green provides ample space for guests wishing to bring their picnic blankets and lounge on the lawn, while refreshments are available from Bridgeport Village’s wide-ranging eateries.
The schedule for Live Music on the Village Green is included below. The most up-to-date information is available at: www.bridgeport-village.com/event/Live-Music-on-the-Village-Green/2145574127/.
Live Music on the Village Green week two schedule:
- Friday, July 14; 5-7 p.m. – Beat Frequency
- Saturday, July 15; Noon-2 p.m. – Jessa and the Saplings
- Saturday, July 15; 3-5 p.m. – Jonathan Sherill
- Saturday, July 15; 6-8 p.m. – Michelle Van Kleef
- Sunday, July 16; 2-4 p.m. – Courtney Freed Trio
Ongoing and Pop-Up Activations
Barnes & Noble Weekly StoryTime
Each Wednesday at 11 a.m. children and their parents are invited to attend Barnes & Noble Storytime to listen to interactive tales by favorite and new authors, and enjoy fun activities along the way. For more information, click here.
Regal Summer Movie Express
Summer is here, school is out, and Regal Bridgeport is bringing back favorites for the whole family. Every Tuesday and Wednesday tickets will be offered at only $2 for the first showing of the day. For more information and the movie schedule click here.
Regal My Way Matinee
Regal Bridgeport invites guests of all ages to enjoy sensory-friendly movie screenings with the My Way Matinee program. This is a fun, exciting opportunity for movie lovers to enjoy an entertainment experience with the lights turned up and the volume turned down.
Sensory friendly movie showing will be the first show of the day on select Saturdays each month. For more information and the movie schedule click here.
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck – August 5
This August, The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be returning to Bridgeport Village. Guests can visit the Café Truck near the Regal Theaters between 10 a.m.-7 p.m. to pick up some Hello Kitty themed treats and merch, while supplies last. For more information on the Hello Kity Cafe Truck click here.
About Bridgeport Village:
Bridgeport Village is more than just a shopping center — it's a thriving community hub where friends, families and neighbors come together to shop, dine, relax and enjoy special events. With 500,000 square feet of space, this premier lifestyle destination offers an impressive selection of internationally renowned stores, exclusive-to-market retailers and popular restaurants. For more information visit www.bridgeport-village.com
About CenterCal Properties:
CenterCal Properties, LLC, founded in 2004 by Fred Bruning and Jean Paul Wardy, is a full-service commercial real estate company that invests, develops, leases and manages projects. CenterCal excels in, and is best known for, creating destinations in the western United States with a unique strategy of “place-making,” which emphasizes the importance of developing spaces with a sense of community.
Bruning and Wardy’s creative vision and passion for development, coupled with CenterCal’s internal expertise, is evident in the properties the company owns and operates today. In the Pacific Northwest, those include: Bridgeport Village, Nyberg Rivers and Nyberg Woods in Oregon, and The Village at Totem Lake, Valley Mall, The Terminal at Ballard and The Trails at Silverdale in Washington. Intermountain region properties include: Mountain View Village, Station Park and Canyon Corners in Utah and The Village at Meridian and Treasure Valley Marketplace in Idaho. California is home to: Bay Street Emeryville, The Veranda, The Collection at Riverpark, 2nd & PCH and Plaza 183. CenterCal Properties also provides its valued partners with third-party management services at Manhattan Town Center in Manhattan, Kansas. For more information on CenterCal properties, please visit www.centercal.com.
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