Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Black Rock Life at Vibes!

There were many Black Rock Life sightings at Gathering of the Vibes this past weekend at Seaside Park.  Check out some of them below.


Who were your favorite performers at Vibes?

Photo: BRL at Vibes http://instagr.am/p/NZnGEXTHai/  Photo: Always with a flag  http://instagr.am/p/NZnK9_THak/


 
  The Black Rock Flag flying high under the American Flag!!

 

 Here you can see the flag again, as well as a horse cop with the BRL Koozie next to Jeter!!





- The Black Rock Life

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

BRL SWIM Team represent!

The Darien Times wrote a special piece last week on Black Rock Life's SWIM Across the Sound team member Elizabeth Wenzel.  The piece tells of a car crash Wenzel was in in 2009 that required her to have spinal surgery and then focuses on her road to recovery, especially how swimming has helped her through the process. 


The full article can be viewed on the Darien Times website HERE


To Date Team Black Rock Life has raised $8,730.  If you would like to contribute
please donate HERE.  Help support the fight against cancer!

Team Black Rock Life SWIM members from left to right- Andrew Crape, Elizabeth Wenzel, Chris Wenzel and Justin Bechtold.  Not pictured- Team member Jon Sabin.

The 25th Annual St. Vincent's SWIM Across The Sound is THIS SATURDAY, July 28th. 

The first round of swimmers will depart Port Jefferson at approximately 8:45 AM and begin the 15.5 mile swim which ends at Black Rock's very own  Captain's Cove Seaport.  The estimated arrival time for the lead swimmers is 3PM.  The awards ceremony begins at approximately 7PM. 

If you can't donate please still come down and show your support for these amazing athletes at Captain's Cove on Saturday afternoon/evening.  The SWIM party at the Cove gets team Black Rock Life's stamp of approval so you know it will be a good time!
 Hope to see you all Saturday!


 


- The Black Rock Life

Beach Party Success!!

Thanks to everyone who came out last Saturday for our Black Rock Life Beach Party at The Field. 

Everyone had a blast especially team BRL. 

The Field's parking lot was turned into a full out beach with the helps of 16 tons of sand, a Dunk Tank (all proceeds went to Black Rock Food Pantry), an Ice Luge, Polish Horseshoes, tons of beach decorations, and of course PLENTY OF BLACK ROCK LIFE MERCHANDISE!


We were lucky to have Mike Lauterborn, reporter from the Fairfield HamletHub cover our event.  Thanks again Mike!

You can see all of his pics and coverage of the event via his facebook link HERE.


Check out some additional pictures taken by friends of team BRL below!




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Photo: And it begins  

Photo: BRL Partners Ryan Quinn and Kevin Smith, whose mission is to promote the Black Rock area and its great places, bars and parties.

 





- The Black Rock Life

Saturday, July 14, 2012

BRL BEACH PARTY!!!

That's right, Black Rock Life's next big bash at The Field is less than a week away. 

SATURDAY JULY 14
5PM- Close
The Field- 3001 Fairfield Ave

If you were at our launch party, you know how we roll, and we're only getting bigger and better!
This time we're turning The Field into BRL BEACH!

The parking lot will be filled with sand, there will be a dunk tank, ice luge, DJ, beach games, free food and everything else that comes along with a BRL bash. 

BRL attire is required to get awesome drink specials!

$2 Bud Light Drafts
$2 BRL Shots
Free Food




So come dunk Kevin, Ryan and many more!!
Want to get in the dunk tank?
NO PROBLEM!!

$1 - single throw OR $2 - 3 throws
(Proceeds go to Charity)




- The Black Rock Life

Friday, July 13, 2012

"Family Day" at Vibes

Sunday is "Family Day" at the vibes!!
Kids 15 & Under are Free; Connecticut Residents, Veterans & 
Active Military Receive Half Price Tickets ($20)


Sunday is “Family Day” at the Gathering of the Vibes, allowing families to attend the festival at a significantly reduced ticket price. Available only at the gate, kids 15 & under are free and all Connecticut residents and members of our military showing a photo ID will gain entrance admitted for $20. Family Day offers the ideal compromise between children’s need to have fun and parents’ desire to watch some music and catch up with old friends. 

Gathering of the Vibes, the Northeast’s premier camping, music & arts celebration, remains a pioneer in creating a truly family friendly festival experience. Last year, Vibes hosted 700 families & their kids – 1,800 children under the age of 15 were in attendance. This unique “community” experience is what ultimately separates Gathering of the Vibes from all other music festivals, using music to bring generations together.


Kids Corner & Teen Scene
Celebrating its 13th installment at the festival, Kid’s Corner, led by Gabrielle Fugere and Andy "The Music Man" Morse, is a clean, safe, fun, and exciting place for younger children. Kids Corner & Teen Scene is located in a shaded, tree lined area with plenty of space for having fun, with the Family Camping area situated nearby. For info on Kids Corner, Teen Scene, and families at the Vibes, check out: http://gatheringofthevibes.com/kids-families-2.

Sunday festivities kick off with the World Peace Prayer and Flag Ceremony (www.worldpeace.org), where children who have created special puppets at the Kids Corner lead a Mardi Gras parade to the Main Stage, where every country on Earth is recognized in a group prayer. This prayer, “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” is guided by 1960’s icon Wavy Gravy alongside James Dugan of The World Peace Prayer Society.

Gathering of the Vibes welcomed over 20,000 fans per day last year, despite record-breaking heat. With more than 160,000 Facebook fans, the festival continues to attract a diverse, multigenerational audience, affectionately known as the ‘Vibe Tribe.’ A full artist lineup and ticket details for this year’s four-day extravaganza is available at http://www.GOVIBES.com.
Seaside Park is easily accessible by public transportation and just 50 miles from Manhattan. Fans traveling from NYC and Long Island may take Metro North or the Port Jefferson Ferry. Shuttle bus service will transport festival attendees to and from the venue, local area hotels, the ferry, train, and bus stations. 
For complete and up-to-the-minute Gathering of the Vibes information, visit www.GOVIBES.com and follow Gathering of the Vibes on Facebook, Twitter, or check the message boards.


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- The Black Rock Life

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Follow us on Twitter

 Find us on Twitter!!

@BlackRockLife



Follow us on twitter for promos and free gear!!

We are currently running a contest- Think you can guess where BRL is in the picture posted on our Twitter page?? Be the first one to guess right and you get a free shirt!! 
Be sure to follow us to WIN and stay tuned for the best of what's going on in Black Rock!




- The Black Rock Life

Thursday, July 5, 2012

O'Shea's Penny Friday's



This Friday Check Out O'Shea's!!

Penny Fridays
(check out the details below)




- The Black Rock Life

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

4th of JULY!!!


 ITS THE 4TH OF JULY!!!\
You know what that means; beer, beaches, American flags, American pride and anything else you equate to being American (OHHH and there's MUCH more)!

What are your plans today?

Well if your answer is not sure, come on down to Seabright Beach in Black Rock for a day of festivities, games, good people, and better times!

Need some new gear? We will have that too

So come stop by for a beer or just to say Hi, we will be there all day
(Weather Permitting) 

In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.  ~Franklin D. Roosevelt




- The Black Rock Life

Monday, July 2, 2012

Groupon- O'Shea American Grille

O'Shea American Grill, one of the newest additions to the nightlife on "The Ave" in Black Rock, is currently running a groupon deal.  What better way to try out a new bar & restaurant than a half priced deal?? 


There are two options

Pay $15 for $30 worth of American fare for two
or
Pay $25 for $60 worth of American fare for four


You can purchase the groupon via the link HERE





O'Shea American Grill
(203) 522-5984
2770 Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06605


- The Black Rock Life