Friday, June 29, 2012

BPT Fireworks tonight!!

The Bridgeport fireworks are tonight.  Where will you be watching them?  Team BRL will be posted up at Black Rock's own Seabright beach.  Come on down, get a free high five and celebrate America!



- The Black Rock Life

Fireworks @ Dolphin's Cove

Already have the itch for some fireworks? Dolphin's Cove weekly Sunday night party just got an upgrade with a live fireworks show this Sunday. 





- The Black Rock Life

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Firework Fever!!

July 4th is almost here!  If you haven't planned your week celebrating America yet, hopefully the below  list of  firework displays in the area can help.


1- Bridgeport 2012 Fireworks June 29

Sky Blast Party 2012 - Barnum Festival Event Friday, June 29, 2012 at 6:30 pm

Marina Park Circle - Seaside Park - Bridgeport, CT

2- Bridgeport Bluefish Fireworks on July 3

Enjoy the game and the Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Fairfield County Bank on July 3.

3- Danbury 2012 Fireworks June 30

Rain date, Sunday July 1st start at dusk.

4- Darien 2012 Fireworks July 1

Darien High School

5- Fairfield 2012 Fireworks July 4

Beach Parking Permits are not required and parking is free after 6:00 PM at both the Penfield and Jennings parking lots.

6- Greenwich 2012 Fireworks Saturday July 7

Two locations: Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park. Both displays are scheduled for Saturday, July 7, with a rain date of Sunday, July 8.

7- Milford Westfield CT Post Mall Fireworks Show July 3

Bands start at 7 pm

8- New Milford 2012 Fireworks Celebration July 7

9- Ridgefield 2012 Fireworks July 4

Annual fireworks display at Ridgefield High School on July 4, 2012

10- Rowayton Civic Association July 4th Fireworks

11- Shelton 2012 Fireworks July 3

Along the Housatonic River. (Rain date July 5)

12- Stratford 2012 Fireworkds July 3

Short Beach Park Rain Date July 5th

13- Westport 2012 Fireworks July 3

This year's PAL Fireworks are sponsored by Melissa and Doug, LLC. Tickets can be purchased at the Westport Police Department at 50 Jesup Road and at the Westport Parks and Recreation office at 260 Compo Road South in Westport. Firework tickets are $30 per car. Rain date July 5, 2012.

14- Wilton 2012 Fireworks July 4



*All information was gathered from hamlethub.com
see their full article HERE


- The Black Rock Life

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Cancer Benefit Fundraiser- The Field

This Thursday, June 28th, The Field will be hosting a befit fundraiser for police officer Angelo Collazo who was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer. 

All details in the flyer below.  Please come show your support.


All beer and food is included in ticket price.

The Field
3001 Fairfield Ave



- The Black Rock Life

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

BRL shirts @ Timothy's Ice Cream!

Black Rock Life shirts are now officially for sale in Timothy's Ice Cream! 

What better way to beat the summer heat than a cold ice cream from Timothy's while wearing some of the coolest apparel in town??





- The Black Rock Life

Monday, June 25, 2012

BRL across the globe

Team BRL wants pictures of you wearing our gear outside of our beloved Black Rock.  Have a picture, send it in and we'll put you on our site.  You may very well be discovered and spark your modeling career, ok probably not, but at least you'll look damn good in our clothing!

Below is just the beginning of BRL sightings across the globe. 

Winter Park,Colorado

Lake Winnipesauke, NH


Abord the Island Belle Cruise, South Norwalk, CT

Tiesto concert
Mohegan Sun Casino, CT


St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Baseball Game 
Columbia, SC



Miami International Airport



Pacific Beach Boardwalk, San Diego, CA


Co-Founder Kevin Smith at the Frying Pan, NYC


BRL at Figawi in Nantucket



George rockin BRL at Black Rock Day 2012!!


Send emails to either
Kevin@TheBlackRockLife.com
or
Ryan@TheBlackRockLife.com



- The Black Rock Life

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Good Vibes

Who else is getting geared up for GATHERING OF THE VIBES???
It's less than a month away!



Check out the full lineup and everything you need to know about Vibes HERE.

The band and stage schedule has been set for each day so start your planning now.



- The Black Rock Life

Bacon Egg and Bluegrass @ Harborview

Start your boogy down weekend off right - live music with your breakfast.  

String Fingers band will be playing some good ol' Bluegrass from 10:30-12:30 at Harborview Market. 

 Harborview will also be featuring a special sandwich...Pulled Pork, Egg and Cheddar!  Bring your dancing shoes!





- The Black Rock Life

Friday, June 15, 2012

Fathers Day is Almost Here!!

That's right, this Sunday is Fathers Day!!
Do you know what your getting him?

Well the summer is here and what's a better gift than some BRL merchandise?
We have all the sizes of the hottest gear around to excite all the Dads on fathers day.

So give us a call or shoot us an email to take a look at all our new colors. 

What color does your father like most?!?
???Cactus Green, Lake, Navy, Grey, Yellow, Caribbean blue???

Let us know its for your father and get, buy 1 get 1 half off!!!
(only through Sunday 17th)


"Together we can live the Black Rock Life!!"

- The Black Rock Life

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Artist's Reception- Harborview Market


Harborview Market Proudly Presents:

Sixteen members of Fairfield Photographer's Network are displaying
their photographs of the Black Rock section of Bridgeport at the
Harborview Market, 218 Harborview Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
during the month of June.  
View the display during the restaurant’s
normal business hours of 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

or join us for an Artists’ Reception on Friday, June 15th
 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Harborview. 

Light Refreshments will be served.   



Team BRL needs some new decor for the new apt/office.  Don't let us snatch up all the Black Rock inspired artwork first!








- The Black Rock Life

The Offshore Pour- A Craft Beer Boat Cruise

That's Right!! This Saturday is "The Offshore Pour" - A Craft Beer Boat Cruise!!
Doesn't get much better then this;
Boating, Music, Beer, Food and from the looks of it
BEAUTIFUL weather!

SO get your tickets while they are still available...


The Boat is leaving Norwalk from the Veteran's Park Docks at 1pm.

Taste some of the best craft beers from all over the country while enjoying BBQ from Bobby Q’s of Westport - plus live music!

Ticket Price Includes: All Drinks, Food, Live Music, Cruise Around the Sound, Souvenir Tasting glass and MORE!

Go to http://offshorepour.com/ to see the current line up of breweries.

Ticket Prices:

Regular Price: $59 Day Of: $75

A portion of each ticket sold will go to benefit FTC.

SCHEDULE:
Doors Open: 12 PM
Beer Tasting: 1 PM - 4:30 PM


So come hang out with the Black Rock Life Team and many others for a great day and 
even better event... The Offshore Pour!!!


DISCLAIMER: All attendees must be 21+ with a valid ID. No pets. No children. No exceptions.  

Sierra Nevada  Merchant du Vin Brooklyn Brewery


New England Brewery  Dogfish Head Harpoon
Samuel Adams Sebago Brewing Company Kona Brewing Co.
Blue Point Brewing  Olde Burnside Latis Imports
                        Lagunitas Brewing Co.sixpoint-brewery



The Island Belle Is Located at 

1 Seaview Ave., Veteran's Park Docks, Norwalk, CT 06854











- The Black Rock Life

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Black Rock Day Success!!




Team BRL would like to thank everyone at the Black Rock Community Council for organizing such a great day!!  We'd also like to thank all volunteers that made the day run so smoothly.

And of coarse, we'd like to thank all our loyal BLACK ROCK LIFE customers, fans, and friends for rocking out with us all day long!  

We met some great people on Saturday- Hope to see you all around The Rock soon!




The CT Post ran an article on Black Rock Day.  Read it HERE

Check out a youtube video of the Bed Race HERE




Below are an assortment of photos from the day.

Bed Race Winners- Jimmy O's Trash Pack 

Port 5- Bunk Bed





Black Rock Life Dog



















Happy BRL customers











 

Ella Macklin (2 years old) Dancing with the Lobster












- The Black Rock Life