[bella200]

I just got a great job offer in Stamford, CT. From various on-line sources, looks like CT is a great place to live, but it looks like there is not much in the way of a gay single scene. Is that right??? As much as I love the job, I'm a little worried about moving to CT from Chicago if there isn't much in the way of a social scene.

[skytrekker]

Originally Posted by bella200

I just got a great job offer in Stamford, CT. From various on-line sources, looks like CT is a great place to live, but it looks like there is not much in the way of a gay single scene. Is that right??? As much as I love the job, I'm a little worried about moving to CT from Chicago if there isn't much in the way of a social scene.

The gay scene in Stamford is not all the bad- its not Chicago- but then again the distance to NYC is less then an hour- so while Connecticut is sedate is some ways- it still offers many gay and lesbian social organizations beyond the club scene. The Connecticut Gay and Lesbian Film Festival is noteworthy at Trinity College in Hartford.

Yale University in New Haven has a very active Lesbian community.

In Fairfield county see Triangle Community Center - Newsletter

Triangle Community Center - Serving the glbt community of southwestern CT

Connecticut Gay and Lesbian Guide - CT Gay Bars, Nightclubs, Organizations and Businesses

FAIRFIELD COUNTY - including Bethel, Bridgeport, Brookfield, Danbury, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, New Fairfield, Newtown, Norwalk, Redding, Ridgefield, Shelton, Sherman, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport and Wilton.

Nightlife

Cedar Brook Cafe, 919 Post Road, Westport, CT
Phone: 203-221-7429
Website: Cedar Brook Cafe
Description: 2nd oldest gay bar in the country.

Mor Nightlife, 129 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-357-7755
Website: Mornightlife.com - Mornightlife.com
Description: Approaching 14 years, "M4M" is now the longest running Sunday night gay party in all of Connecticut. Aside from having a regular weekly event (which often involves local talent and dancers), the promoters and also DJs, Lady Tita & John Rizzo envisioned the night becoming a staple in the community. M4M has developed close working relationships with several influential gay organizations, such as The Live Foundation, Love Makes A Family, and The Triangles Community Center. It is our goal that our customers feel at home when they come out. Located in one of the most beautiful nightclubs on the east coast, Mor Nightclub on 129 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT. We cater to the 21 & above clientele. We also have 2 beautiful lounges that are available for private events before/and or during the night. Doors open 9:30 PM. Promoters Lady T & John Rizzo (914) 882-5142

Triangles Cafe, 66 Sugar Hollow Road, Route 7, Danbury, CT
Phone: 203-798-6996
Website: Triangles Home Page
Description: Open 7 Days-Triangles Offers A Video Bar, A Huge Dance Floor Bar And A Patio Bar! We Also Have Five Of The Best DJ's - NYC DJ John Rizzo, DJ Frank The Greek, DJ Alias & DJ Jonnie & DJ Jon Ries. Our DJ's Alternate Weekends Making Each Weekend Different From The Week Before And Bringing You The BEST Dance Music In The State. Male Dances Every Monday & Thursday Nights; Dancing & Karaoke & Open Mic Sundays; Fridays Brings Extreme Friday - THEME PARTY NIGHT; Saturday Nights Brings "UNLEASHED SATURDAYS" Triangles Legendary Saturday Night Dance Party. "Always A Packed House"; Triangles Is Rated The #1 Bar In CT. And Is Known As The Friendliest Dance Club/Bar Is At For 19 Years Running!

Uptown Girls Cafe, 1246 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT
Phone: 203-368-0684
Website:
Description:

Hope this helps!!

[bella200]

This is fantastic! Thanks so much for taking the time to respond. Incidentally, do you know if New Haven is too far away to commute into Stamford everyday?

[skytrekker]

The commute via auto is horrible on I 95- I would not even try it, from New Haven to Stamford.

Metro north is another matter- much easier and quicker; with a reasonable commute time.

[bella200]

thanks again.