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Black History group Exhibit

2012-02-15T19:57:00.001-08:00

Gallery Opening February 16, 6-8pm.

Black History Month Group Exhibition
Rotunda Gallery, City Hall, 280 Grove Street
reception 6-8pm.
artists: Lavett Ballard, Alvin Pettit, Joe Gilmore, Gerald Glover, Michael DuBose, Rose Moultrie, Cheese

February Creative Grove

2012-02-14T16:33:00.001-08:00

Fashion show sneak preview
for the Williamsburg Fashion weekend (dot com)
with Evolve Wear (Uta Brauser, Funky City Baby, Wickett Ophelia)
Digi Skins (Kaliptus, Uta Brauser)

on the decks: Pianoland's own
with Indie homegrown Rock to American Classics

Crush jewelery, train made,
(crushed coins and keys made on freight train tracks)
by the Thomas Francis Takes his Chances crew

get your free QR codes from our partner: Code square.me

Indie market, local makers, metro artists,

outdoor lounge,
meet your neighbors
on Grove street

dinner served by Taste of India

Riverview Neighborhood monthly get together

2012-02-14T15:41:00.000-08:00

RNA Monthly Meeting Feb 14
Greetings!

Please join us at 7:30 for the regular monthly meeting of the Riverview Neighborhood Association. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Be our Valentine and come out for the regular monthly meeting of RNA tonight. No need to be lonely or wait in line at a crowded romantic bistro - there's plenty of warmth, love and room at our meeting. Our guest this month is Katie Sheehan, from the Journal Square CSA(Community Supported Agriculture) who will talk about the benefits of the CSA and provide registration details. We will also continue our brainstorming process from the January meeting to see how else we can create positive change in our neighborhood in 2012. February is also the month when we open up the annual nominations for the RNA executive board. Nominations will remain open until the March meeting when the election will take place.

In keeping with our 2012 theme, please bring new socks or underpants to the meeting that will be donated to The Hoboken Shelter. We will also accept unopened toiletry items or non-perishable food for St. Lucy's Shelter.

Details
What: RNA Meeting> When: Tuesday,Feb. 14th at 7:30PM
Where: Harborview Health Center, 178 Ogden Ave, 1st Floor
Don't forget - our deadline for submissions for our Community-Supported Art exhibit as part of JC Fridays is Feb. 17th! Don't miss out - submit today!

Visit Our Website
See you tonight!

Becky Hoffman
Riverview Neighborhood Association
email: riverviewneighborhood@comcast.net
phone: 201-876-1980

2012-02-13T20:11:00.000-08:00

Celebrating 100 Years of Paramount Pictures

Join us later this month as we screen three classics from Paramount Pictures that haven't won any Academy Awards--but maybe they should have.

Of course, seeing a show at the Loew's is always a lot of fun. But being a part of the volunteer team that puts on the show is an experience you'll never forget! Curious? Read more below, just after this month's film schedule.

Also, if you would like to help spread the word about our upcoming film series, click here to download copies of our latest fliers. Also, if you have time to distribute a larger number of posters and fliers, contact us and we'll give you a supply of our publicity materials.
Friday, February 24 - 8 pm
Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Starring Matthew Broderick, Allan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones.
Directed by John Hughes (1986, 103mins., color)

Saturday, February 25 - 6 pm

Double Indemnity

Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Edward G. Robinson.
Directed by Billy Wilder. (1944, 107mins. B&W)

Saturday, February 25, 8:20 pm

Psycho

Starring Anthony Perkins & Janet Leigh.
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. (1960, 120 mins., B&W)

Admission: $7 Adults / $5 Children & Seniors.

instigatorzine not about reptiles..

2012-02-13T19:11:00.000-08:00

thursday, 2-16, 7pm - 11pm,

Barcade, 163 Newark ave

Come out for a thirsty Thursday as Instigatorzine celebrates its second year in operation as the premiere source for art and literature!

Check out zines, free stuff, play games, drink up, and see what we have coming up. All fun.

Founded in 2010 by Keith Chiappone and ...Narciso Espiritu Jr., Instigatorzine is an independent literature and art magazine providing a platform for writers and artists who have none. Based in Jersey City and Bayonne, NJ, Instigatorzine receives submissions from all over the world and publishes them in a bi-monthly schedule. Instigatorzine is also one of few magazines that creates illustrations for submitted literature. Instigatorzine is not about reptiles.

From the Road, Jennifer Krause, landscape interpretations

2012-02-04T06:14:00.001-08:00

opening reception March 2, 7-9pm

“Time has a way of flying by . . . but what can you do?”

–Jennifer Krause Chapeau

From the Road is a 10-year survey of landscape paintings by artist Jennifer Krause Chapeau. Each painting depicts a landscape observed from the vantage point of a moving vehicle. The o...bjects of her attention range from the American Southwest to the French countryside. Her paintings are as much about the passing of time as they are about light, and its changing affects, on the terrain.

To walk like a hunter through the woods is not in Krause Chapeau’s temperament. She does not specialize in majestic scenes of nature; she prefers sundry roadside scenes. The land is not wild, idyllic, or hospitable, but fleeting. These vistas are temporary, on the verge of disappearing, as she bounds down the highway.

This series of paintings is based on the artist’s personal snapshots that were found in drawers, folders, and manila envelopes, many of which are 14 years old or more. She relies on spontaneity to choose what subjects to capture. There is not a direct tie to a particular landscape, but intuitive response to what she sees. Krause Chapeau is a roadrunner and her domain is the highway, which may seem odd for a landscape painter.

Like many Americans, her experience of nature tends to be mediated through nostalgia or another source, like photography—not direct experience. As a landscape painter, her challenge is not to endure subzero temperatures and blackfly-infested summers to create a representational scene, but to suggest motion and light: landscape as moving target, all soft focus and subtle blur.

Seeing a landscape in motion was a revelation for her. Speed eliminated detail, reducing entire scenes to color and light. “I think the solitude of driving alone for long periods allows your mind to really wander,” says Krause Chapeau. “The compositions and textures are constantly changing and flowing one into another while driving. It is a fascinating visual experience for me.”

At first glance, Krause Chapeau’s unadorned landscapes can strike the viewer as clear-eyed depictions of nature. A lazy mountain lounges on a desolate patch of land in twilight, as in “New Mexico Plain.” A chorus line of pine trees skinny-dips in autumnal sunlight, as in “Fleeting Fall.” On repeated viewings, her work becomes more complex and engaging, as it hovers between conventional representation and minimalist abstraction. For example, in the paintings “Morning Frost” or “French Plain,” she sees the landscape as a geometric division of space, sensuously worked surface, and luminous color.

Unlike photorealist painters, Krause Chapeau uses photographs as a starting point rather than as a model to be meticulously copied as an end unto itself. She is interested in the process of applying paint to canvas not only as a means of conveying information but also to embody a poetic force.

To view these paintings is to exist in a place between hopeful anticipation and regret. A roadside is not a definite location, but something that is neither here nor there, a thing between destination points. Her photographs of the landscape provide her an outlet to ruminate on memory, place, and time. The blurry images of her paintings are an appropriate metaphor to suggest time and motion, but they also highlight the sensuality of paint.

The artist, starry-eyed and mesmerized, staring through a car window to the frozen fields, and beyond, as the terrain continuously unfolds like a cinema reel.

Jennifer Krause Chapeau (b. 1962) received her B.F.A. from University of Michigan, School of Art and Design, in 1984; and attended the Studio and Stage Design Forum, in New York City, from 1985—1987. Krause Chapeau’s work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions throughout the United States. She is an official member of the United Scenic Artists Local 829, 1987—present. She lives in Jersey City, New Jersey.

~ Brendan Carroll

The exhibition will be on view at Majestic Theatre Condominiums through May 28, 2012. For further information, please visit us at SilvermanBuilding.com or call number (201) 435-8000.

Darin DeField's Afrocentricity, art opening

2012-02-04T06:08:00.000-08:00

LITM(=Love Is The Message) Lounge and Gallery Space
Presents
The collection works by Darin DeField
“Afrocentricity”

140 Newark Avenue Jersey City T 201-536-5557
Reception February 7th    6 to 8pm

During the month of February, America directs its attention to the lives and historical contributions of Americans of African decent. The “Afrocentricity” exhibition at
LITM-Lounge and Gallery Space will showcase the collection of works by Darin DeField
who has established himself as one of the most influential figures of the art and culture scene in Jersey City.

Darin DeField is best known for his mixed media collage art; working with cut paper and mixed media elements that explore race, gender, sexuality, and identity. His most acclaimed works are his “Head Series”. Many of these heads seem to be fixed representations of indigenous tribal masks and many can be interpreted as spiritual leaders, masters and gurus that are derived from African sculpture as archaeological artifacts being recovered.

LITM-Lounge and Gallery Space, located in Historic Downtown Jersey City, is a popular neighborhood destination that hosts monthly art exhibitions by local and international artists.

For more information, please contact LITM.COM

Super Bowl Party Riverview Neighborhood

2012-02-01T21:54:00.000-08:00

RNA Super Bowl Party
Greetings!

What could be better -- Giants vs. Patriots in the Super Bowl! Everyone is welcome to join members of RNA at the first social event planned by RNA's Taste of the Heights Committee. Meet neighbors and support a new local business, The Trolley Car Bar & Grill (corner of Palisade & Ferry St). Drop by for the whole game or just for a little while - we'd love it either way.

Party Details
Date: Sunday, February 5th

Time: 5PM (kickoff at 6:30) until 10ish.

Place: Trolley Car Bar & Grill, 328 Palisade Ave (corner of Ferry)

Phone: 201-360-3140

CASH BAR.

Visit Our Website
See you Sunday.

Becky Hoffman
Riverview Neighborhood Association
email: riverviewneighborhood@comcast.net
phone: 201-876-1980

Rocking Grove (CREATIVE GROVE)

2012-02-01T19:16:00.000-08:00

Sunshine this winter

Feb 3rd
with DJ Tanner and DJ Presp (mems. of Thomas Francis)
spilling their alternative indie selections, keeping it real
3 - 9 pm
Grove Street PATH plaza Jersey City, outdoors!
2 miles West from "the Village", Manhattan..

Foodies
Handmade local designs
Art
Selected vintage
Ideas

by the way, Creative Grove is a lifestyle
an approach to organic ways to do business, growing the Fair Trade aspect at home,
interact with your community.
hang out and play.
Find sparks.
Learn how to hoolahoop
find the non gentrified remnance of our corporate machine

creativegrove.org

Karaoke with live Rock band

2012-01-26T13:33:00.001-08:00

at Zeppelin Beer Hall Jan 26, 2012
88 Liberty View Drive
8.30 till late

photo courtesy of life123
Karaoke with a live Rock Band,
after enough beer you will sing any tune with ease,
become a rock star for one song..

2012-01-26T13:24:00.000-08:00

"Digital Weavings." Woolpunk studios, 298 Newark Ave

three local artists, including gallery owner Michelle Vitale Loughlin's large-scale embroidery.
"I shoot sites, mostly in Jersey City and I embroider into them," said Loughlin. "I capture sites of communal or social interest - a lot of times they're not pretty. I call them 'city urban weavings,' because it felt like i was telling a tale."
The exhibit will also feature collages and sculpture by Pat Lay. Loughlin compared Lay's work to woven rugs.
"She looks at digital media as a beautiful aesthetic and makes great collages from it," said Loughlin. "She takes a motherboard, scans the imagery into a computer, they look almost like Aztec weavings."
Jewelry maker Kate Stillings will also show her work at the show, Loughlin said, adding that Woolpunk aims to help craftspeople display their work.

Opening reception jan 26, 2012, 6 to 8 p.m. at Woolpunk Studios, 298 Newark Ave., Jersey City. Wine and cheese will be served. The exhibition will run through Feb. 28. For more information, visit WoolpunkStudios.com.

Creative Oxygen Grove

2012-01-25T10:01:00.000-08:00

CREATIVE GROVE resumes
January 27th 2012, snow or shine
Grove Street PATH plaza, downtown JC,
with all that music,
pumping creativity and oxygen through the City's veins.

This year the hours are 3-9pm
every friday through December 28
except Aug 31, for a Labor Day summer break

share with the community your winter art,
initiatives,
snow balls, icicles
music
dance moves
handmade designs
crazy projects
smiles!!

Outdoor lounge on the plaza
www.creativegrove.org

Occupy

2012-01-25T08:33:00.000-08:00

photo courtesy of Jonathan Levine blog
WK Interact in Paris:
"The movement of 'occupiers' has evolved into an organized force, armed with loudspeakers. No more polite silence. They raise their voices, volumes above indifference. Gas masks at hand, in preparation for what lies ahead..."

Our voice is our weapon

The Occupy movement is everywhere

WK Interact is a French artist who has resided in NYC for many years,
Lower East side, he has put up paper graffiti all over downtown, his black and white slur drawings depicting movement became a signature, his masked Urban warriors reflecting
his attitude and messages.
He has acclaimed international fame.

Uta Brauser of Fish with Braids Gallery has been a fan of his work since 1996

JC Art school

2012-01-23T20:35:00.000-08:00

An independent artist run art school and now
also art space management,
they are dishing up a fine art menu

at JCartschool.com

First Songs of Spring

2012-01-23T19:41:00.001-08:00

Breaching Musical Boundaries in Jersey City

January 23, 2012: Ladies On The Mic presents “First Songs of Spring”
on Friday, February 3, 2012 a concert event celebrating the midway
point between winter and spring. The highlights of the event are two
bands that both breach musical genre boundaries by intertwining their
roots in classical music with jazz, rock & pop. Double-Breasted the
trio from New Jersey proclaims their music to be “Couture Rock”. Band
members Kristy Chmura on harp, Ardith Collins on cello and Josh
Bicknell on percussion all share in the songwriting and also share
being lead vocalist. The group met while studying for their Bachelors
of Music degrees at the College of New Jersey. They will be playing
songs from their new CD “Suit Yourself” which comes out February 11,
2012.

The feature band Rose & The Nightingale is a powerhouse quartet of
female virtuosi who each have accomplished solo careers and have
played in famed places such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Radio
City Music Hall and other well known venues across the world. Band
members include cellist, composer and vocalist Jody Redhage who is
equally experienced playing classical, new music, jazz, rock, pop and
improvised music. Jody has premiered over 100 works and has played
with Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding’s Chamber Music Society, Jay-Z,
Beyonce, Meatloaf, The Roots, Clay Aiken and Enya, to name a few. Sara
Caswell originally from Bloomington Indiana began playing violin at
age 5 and is now one of today’s foremost jazz violinists. She has
soloed numerous times with New York Pops Orchestra at Carnegie Hall
and also toured with Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding, violinist Mark
O’Connor and Darol Anger’s Four Generations of Jazz Violin.
Keyboardist and composer Laila Biali has showcased her original music
and arrangements at Carnegie Hall, the North Sea Jazz Festival and The
Cotton Club in Tokyo. Her latest album Tracing Light was JUNO
nominated for 2011 Vocal Jazz Album of the year. Jazz vocalist Leala
Cyr rounds out this amazing quartet with her stunning vocal
improvisation and solid trumpet playing. She has toured
internationally which includes performances playing in legendary
Milton Nascimento’s band, on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View,
Jimmy Kimmel Live, and The David Letterman show.

Beth Achenbach the event organizer says, “Normally one would have to
travel to NYC or to NJPAC to hear music of this caliber. It's very
exciting to have these talented musicians coming to perform for us
on February 3rd at 7pm right here in Jersey City!”

Details: First Songs of Spring
Friday, February 3, 2012, 7pm – 9:30pm
arthouse production, 1 McWilliams place, 6th floor Jersey City, NJ 07302

FREE admission. Food & refreshments available for purchase.

For Public Transportation take the PATH to Grove St. Street parking is
available.

More info visit (www.facebook.com/groups/130179847017004) or contact
Beth Achenbach at (bethseye@aol.com).

Project Homeless Connect

2012-01-23T19:28:00.000-08:00

Project Homeless Connect (PHC)
& the 2012 Point-In-Time Count (PIT)

Last-Minute Logistical Details:
PHC Setup and Event Location: Bergenview, 654 Bergen Avenue, between Fairview and Jewett Avenues
Requested Volunteer Arrival Times:
>> Setup on Tuesday: 12 Noon
>> PHC on Wednesday: 8:30AM/8:45AM
The PHC event on Wednesday is open to Guests from 9:30am-1:30pm.
The PHC location, Bergenview, is easily accessible by public transportation (email for more info.)
There is very limited on-site parking (enter from Fairview Ave.)
Street Count Meet-Up Location is 118 Summit Avenue, at Gardner Ave., (between Jewett & Belmont Avenues)
Street Count Arrival Request is 7:30PM at 118 Summit
Please dress very casually and very comfortably for all of these activities, and warmly for the night tme Street Count.
Project Homeless Connect (PHC) is a one-day, one-stop event on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, to serve Homeless individuals and families, providing warm outerwear, thermals, socks, breakfast, hot lunch, information and referrals for vital services, hygiene kits, medical screening, HIV screening, haircuts, and more. It is organized by the Hudson County Alliance to End Homelessness (HCAEH), a collaboration between local government, non-profits and the business sector, and takes place in coordination with the County's annual Point in Time (PIT) Count of the Homeless. Volunteer participation is essential to making PHC a success!

2012 PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT (PHC)
Can you VOLUNTEER - a little or a lot?
Set-Up: Tuesday, 1/24/2012 - Noon through 4 or 5PM
Event: Wednesday, 1/25/2012

Hudson Restaurant week

2012-01-22T20:12:00.000-08:00

participating restaurants:

3Forty Grill	Elysian Cafe	O'Connell's
Amanda's	Embankment	Oddfellows Rest
Bistro La Source	Gaslight	The Pointe
Boca Grande	GP's Restaurant	Port-O Lounge
Box	Hamilton Inn	Porto Leggero
Brass Rail	Henry's on the Hudson	The Quays
Casa Dante	Komegashi	Satis Bistro
Chart House	Komegashi Too	Sawadee
Cityside Bistro	Liberty House Restaurant	Sky Thai
Clinton Social	Light Horse Tavern	Trinity
La Conguita	Madison	West Five Supper Club
Dino & Harry's	Maritime Parc	Wicked Wolf
Edward's Steakhouse	The Merchant	Zylo
	Michael Anthony's

all the details at http://www.hudsonrestaurantweek.com/

Erik Schkrutz, closing reception

2012-01-20T21:09:00.000-08:00

- Thursday, January 26, 2012
- 7:00pm until 9:00pm

**Closing Reception**

The closing reception for "Images" by Eric Schkrutz will be held on January 22,

Made With Love proudly presents "Images", a photography exhibit by Eric Schkrutz.

Schkrutz's photos

January 6 up until January 26

Trolley House Take over

2012-01-20T21:00:00.000-08:00

OK, there is a new (clean looking!) bar in the Heights across from Supremo on Franklin and Palisade.
Trolley House. I propose a night out to show support for a new business, get out of the house without kids (if ya got 'em) and see our Heights friends and neighbors for a drink.

Lets try this place out and if we like it, make this a monthly event!

JCI and New magazine winter meet and greet

2012-01-20T20:51:00.000-08:00

Jan 24, 7-10pm Barcade, Newark ave x Barrow

Celebrating a new year, play some video games, and meet the folks
from one of your community news organizations.

Barcade has generously agreed
to donate $1 from every drink purchased during the event to the Jersey
City Independent and NEW magazine so you'll also be helping to... support
us in the work we do.

The party will include goodies and giveaways

audition for the vagina monologues

2012-01-20T20:41:00.000-08:00

An official participant in VDAY 2012, The Theater Company is seeking a diverse cast of women for their staged reading of Eve Ensler's THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES - a celebration of female sexuality in all its complexity and mystery.

This production is part of the VDAY 2012 and... will be a benefit for WomenRising in Jersey City. Directed by Clara Barton Green, performances are on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 3pm & 8pm.

AUDITIONS:
Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 4-7pm
TTC Studio - C413
Monroe Center for the Arts, 720 Monroe St., Hoboken, NJ

REQUIREMENTS:
- women only
- for benefit, no pay
- prepare a monologue (no longer than 2 minutes) OR read from script at auditions
- no appointments necessary
- please bring your headshot and resume if applicable
- for further information: auditions@thetheatercompany.org

If you are interested in volunteering in another way to help the production (house staff, publicity, etc.) please email info@thetheatercompany.org

www.thetheatercompany.org

LITM foorball sunday

2012-01-20T20:37:00.000-08:00

image courtesy of style magazine
We're opening early this Sunday, jan 22, 2012 for all of you sports fans!

Enjoy the game along with our new Sunday $5 food menu and specials on Pitchers of Beer,

3pm: Baltimore Ravens vs. New England Patriots

6:30pm: New York Giants vs. San Francisco 49ers
LITM (love is the message)

Newark ave near Grove street

Creatures of the Wheel

2012-01-20T20:28:00.000-08:00

Jersey City's new skate band, Creatures of the Wheel, with Shamelezz

playing at Lamp post, 382 2nd Street JC.

sat, jan 21, 2012
9pm - 12 am

Snowball 2012

2012-01-20T20:18:00.000-08:00

Saturday Jan 21, 2012

Art House Productions
Snow Ball Gala Committee
proudly presents the

6th Annual
... SNOW BALL

A Gala to Benefit
Art House Productions’ innovative arts programs
8PM
Light Fare * Live Music * Silent Auction

HONORING
The Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development
Bill LaRosa, Director & Staff

For ticket sales and general event information,
WWW.ARTHOUSEPRODUCTIONS.ORG

LOCATION
Art House Productions
Hamilton Square, One McWilliams Place
(SE Corner of Hamilton Park, near Erie & 8th)

8:00 – Welcome and Hors d’Oeuvres
8:30 – Silent Auction and Live Music by The One and Nines
9:15 – Presentation to Honoree
9:45 – DJ George “Soul” Fernandez of Global Soul Project

Art House Productions, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization.
A portion of your ticket purchase will be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

* Black Tie Creative *

Call for dancers

2012-01-20T19:12:00.000-08:00

Hip hop dancers, club style, tap, Urban, break dance, experimental, rocknroll,
submissions with youtube clips to
kennedydancers@aol.com.
By mail: include a DVD no more than 10 minutes to: Kennedy Dancers, 79 Central Ave Jersey City, New Jersey 07306.

For a monthly Coffehouse talent showcase.

The studio will videotape performances and provide the video in exchange for the performance.

The Kennedy Dancers always need help for their fund-raising efforts. The studio collects your old cell phones (no broken screens), computers, laptops, and other old but usable electronics. As long as it can be turned on– please include battery–
the Kennedy Dancers will graciously accept it.
Bring the item to the school Monday – Friday 1pm – 7pm or Saturday 10am to 1pm.
For more information, visit their website Kennedydancers.org

Creatives Flea

2012-01-07T07:28:00.000-08:00

at Morgan Junction 196 Morgan street, ground floor. Building with painting on wall,
right behind Grove Pointe

JC's finest creative and artsy folks gather for a casual indoor Flea
sunday Jan 8, 10am - 6 pm

bloody marys and screwdrivers from 10am on and beer and wine after 12 noon. sandwiches and coffee will be served.
to join last minute as a vendor
email to drewkenny@gmail.com

Hob'art has a new gallery!

2012-01-07T06:23:00.000-08:00

hob’art cooperative gallery announced today that it has leased permanent gallery space at Monroe Center. Working closely with Monroe Center’s owner, Hershy Weiss, hob’art’s new gallery will be located on the 2nd floor next to the Monroe Center Theater.

Liz Cohen, President of hob’art, founded the organization eleven years ago by approaching a number of Hoboken artists to establish a cooperative association. Ms. Cohen lives and works in Hoboken and has curated many exhibits for the association both in Hudson County and other venues.

“Hob’art was founded as a moving art exhibition until a permanent home was established and we are delighted that Monroe Center has worked with us to meet this long awaited goal,” said Ms. Cohen. “With this space we can now reach out to the community to offer discussions, workshops, and forums which is another important aspect of our mission.”

Today, hob’art cooperative gallery has 56 members from Hudson County and other parts of North Jersey. The gallery’s first exhibition will open in February, with the public invited to a grand opening celebration of the only cooperative gallery in Hoboken.

“Hob’art is an organization that is truly dedicated to promoting art in Hoboken not only among other artists, but also in the community at large,” said Mr. Weiss. “This perfectly complements the vision of Monroe Center and we couldn’t be more excited to be the home of their permanent gallery.”

casting call, auditions for the Attic Ensemble, "Crowns"

2012-01-04T10:07:00.000-08:00

The Attic Ensemble announces additional auditions for a non-union production of "Crowns" a play with music by Regina Taylor, directed by Judith Moss, on Saturday, January 7th 1 p.m.to 4:00 p.m. at the Attic Ensemble, 83 Wayne St., Jersey City, NJ. Performances are 2/17-26, 2012. Rehearsals will be held in the evening with weekend rehearsals as needed.

The ladies in CROWNS come in all shapes and sizes. A company of three generations of women with "hattitude" will form the ensemble of CROWNS. All actresses must be experienced in harmony and gospel singing and must be able to move well, as there are significant dance passages in the show.

We are casting 3 females:
YOLANDA: 18-20's. (must be able to appear 15-18). Sassy but introverted, Yolanda keeps her feelings inside, except when she raps. Keenly observant, intelligent but reticent, her evolution to fully express herself is at the core of this story. Ultimately, must be charming, winning and exuberant.

VELMA. 30s. (African counter part : Oya - Orisha of storms - purple). Flashy and has a past, Velma now expresses herself in her vivid stories and glittery hats. Knows how to have fun, but is also capable of stormy weather.

MABEL. 50s (African counter part: Shango - Orisha of fire). The most conservative. Married a minister and always did the right thing. Has a genuine insight into human condition, but likes ladies to be ladies. She has a behavior code and believes in it - and you better believe in it too!

There are no appointments necessary; actors will be seen on a first come/first served basis. NO signups after 3:30 pm, please!

Bring pix & résumés, stapled together. Please prepare an a capella gospel selection (traditional or contemporary). Sides will be provided for cold readings at the audition and are posted on our website.

For directions/more detailed character breakdowns: visit our website at www.atticensemble.org or call 201 413-9200.

Postcards from aBroad, opening reception

2012-01-04T10:00:00.000-08:00

Please join us this Friday, January 6th at 6PM at the _gaia gallery for Postcards from aBroad featuring original photography by Danielle Fotopoulos, Nancy Ghani gaia flickr gallery, part of our monthly exhibition series.

Postcards from aBroad is a pictoral essay of two photographers in exotic settings trying to capture the movement and detail found in the architecture, landscape and people of the places they have visited.

Postcards from aBroad
Friday, January 6, 2012
6-9PM

_gaia studio
315 3rd Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
www.gaiastudio.org
http://www.facebook.com/events/259393887459599/

Happy new year!

open mic arthouse: Jacqueline Hallenbeck

2012-01-04T07:56:00.000-08:00

Art House Productions presents
THE ART HOUSE
Poets * Musicians * Performance Artists
Coming together in Jersey City

... THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012
8-10PM * $5 admission

Featuring Poet-In-Transit
JACQUELINE HALLENBECK

*5 minute open mike for poets, actors, comics and musicians
*Taped for television

Fresh baked goods by JUDY’S GOODIES

DJ mEgan spins all night!

Art House Productions
Hamilton Square
1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(SE Corner of Hamilton Park near Erie St./8th St.)

About JACQUELINE HALLENBECK
Jacqueline Hallenbeck is a Poet-In-Transit. She is the author of Poem-atic, a book of 109 very short, very entertaining poems, five chapbooks ("Poetry is...", "Poesía es...", "Faith in the City", "Tine after Tine" and "Random Poetry (these bullets don't hurt)" and the US Distributor of Turbulence, a quarterly poetry magazine based in Hull in the UK, as well as one of 40 contributors to "Prompted", an international anthology by poets at the Poetic Asides blog run by Robert Lee Brewer, where she posts her poetry on a regular basis.

Her work has appeared in Current/The Hudson Reporter, The Hudson Independent, SpeedPoets, Turbulence, Almiar/Margen Cero, The Midweek Reporter, Ceremony, Afterword Magazine and Ecuatoriano among others.

Her poetry can be heard at
http://www.virtualpoetryreading.com/

For more about her, visit her website
http://www.angelfire.com/sd2/sadsam/index.html

Tempest Jammiversary

2012-01-04T07:47:00.000-08:00

TEMPEST JAMMIVERSARY!

It has been one complete year since we started the Tempest Open Mic/Jam Session in Jersey City.
Jan 4th, Lamp Post, 9pm - 2 am, 2nd Street near Brunswick, JC

It has been one full year, and In order to celebrate this event, we are welcoming an excellent, band to feature on this date!
A very special occasion for everyone!

We are going to have a special jam all night long till 2am.
SPECAIL GUEST FEATURE
to be followed on facebook invite "tempest jammiversary"

casting call for Downtown Urban Theater Festival

2012-01-04T07:37:00.000-08:00

Dir. Summer Dawn Hortillosa (Hoboken/Entertainment writer for The Jersey Journal) and Asst. Dir. Yarineth Pena ("Conspicuous," "Things Fall (Meanwhile)") are casting for ...a production of Hortillosa’s original, full-length drama “Secrets; Love,” a tale set in a modern city about crimes of passion and the nature of love -how we feel it, how we express it and how it can be a powerful secret when hidden.

Rehearsals begin immediately, evenings and weekends. The show will take place Wednesday, Mar. 28 as part of the 2012 Downtown Urban Theater Festival at the HERE Arts Center in New York City.

We are casting:

MARCUS SALEM: 40s to 50s, husband to Rizalia and father of Luis, Luz and Leila. Quiet, generally stoic and feels cheated when he doesn’t have control. Asian (Filipino).
RIZALIA SALEM: 40s to 50s, wife of Marcus. Puts own needs side to pursue dream of successful family, questions happiness. Asian (Filipino).
LUZ SALEM: Late teens, early 20s. Down-to-earth girl genius consumed by emotions she tries to ignore. Asian (Filipino).
DIEGO CARBONELL: Mid 20s to early 30s. The Salem’s next-door neighbor. Warm, likable good guy who does everything to avoid hurting others. Hispanic/Latino.
AARON WILLIAMS: A detective, 30s or older. Any ethnicity.
PROSECUTOR: 30s or older. All-knowing, narrator type character who uses facts to manipulate others’ emotions while staying detached. Any ethnicity.

The following roles will most likely be doubled. Actors should audition for only one of the roles:

GISELE: Mid 20s to early 30s. Bold, independent woman not afraid of speaking her mind. Any ethnicity/ MIRA WOLDMICHAEL: A forensic examiner. Any ethnicity.

ABRAHAM: 40s to 50s, Rizalia’s older brother. Thick Filipino accent. Asian (Filipino) / MARTON RIVERA: Best friend of Marcus, in love with Rizalia. Any ethnicity.

ALEX SAMUELS: Either gender, mid 20s or older. Generally well-intentioned, but doesn’t care or isn’t aware of the things they say. Any ethnicity / DEFENDER. Willing to pull out all the stops to achieve courtroom goals. Any ethnicity.

The Judge and Reporter have already been cast.

Auditions will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 4 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Art House Productions, 1 McWilliams Pl., 6th floor, Jersey City, by Hamilton Park. Possibility for callbacks.

Bring a resume and headshot (if applicable) and a one-minute dramatic monologue. Prepare to cold read. Recommended monologues for the main characters (Marcus, Rizalia, Luz and Diego) are located at http://www.summerization.wordpress.com/ under “Secrets; Love.”

Non-union actors and Actors Equity members welcome. Non-pay. Actors Equity members will receive $50 for travel from DUTF.

For more information, visit http://www.summerization.wordpress.com/ or email summerhortillosa@gmail.com.

Down with Technic, deejay workshops

2011-12-31T10:31:00.000-08:00

Every 3rd sunday of the month, this January in 2012
it is Jan 15:

Grassroots Community Space Presents a monthly event for
DJs by Djs. Providing a space for Djs to meet,
be creative on the decks, and network with one another.
Open to Djs of all levels and styles from beginner and up,
"Down with technic" is suited for those who want to learn
more about Djing itself as well as allowing ...new DJs to learn
from those who have more experience. The forum is similar
to an open mic, except that it will be Djs reciting through their mixes.
OPEN HOUSE DJ PROGRAM HOSTED BY DJ Pastiche

TIME: 4-7 SETUP TIME: 3pm $5 to listen or spin
Friends and Family welcome Refreshments will be available
Equipment we provide: Vinyl set up -Numark TTX Turntables -Numark
mixer DXM w/ effects CDJ setups -Numark NDX 200
(do not scratch) -Numark iM1 (has a iPod dock) -Gemini ps6

series BRING YOUR OWN: needles, music, materials you need that are not listed above Special Requests or questions should be directed to Dj Pastiche at downwithtechnic@gmail.com For more info: dtlive.org

X-mas Hanukah and Kwanzaa edition Creative Grove

2011-12-23T07:48:00.000-08:00

Holidaaayyyyyys

last fun day with the artist market on Grove street this year

art
art
and more fun expressions
handmade amazements by LOCAL designers and creative folks

share the love with your favorite artist's works

music: deejay mix and instrumentals by
Thomas Francis Takes his chances members

food Taste of India with their delicious authentic cuisine
Le petit temptations, specialty: macaroons

enjoy the fun and the spirit
before the year runs out

see you in 2012

Nia a Kwanzaa Celebration, music awareness series

2011-12-22T22:33:00.000-08:00

Community Awareness Series of the Jersey City Free Public Library
Presents
Nia
        A Kwanzaa Celebration

                   Featuring: Spektrums Afrikans


Guest Performance: Ray Blue & “Lift Every Voice”

Friday – December 30, 2011@ 8:00PM

Miller Branch Library – Cultural Arts Center
489 Bergen Avenue --- Jersey City, NJ 07304

Refreshment / Buffet Available
(We encourage you to bring a dish to be shared)

Sponsored by:
The Community Awareness Series of the Jersey City Free Public Library
For more information – 201-547-6907 – or to be included on Email list: thefriendsofcas@yahoo.com

Free Admission!
Children Must Be Accompanied By An Adult!
Library Parking Available!

www.jclibrary.org
Jersey City Free Public Library 2011

Ace Case Andy Williams Xmas special music showcase

2011-12-22T09:47:00.000-08:00

Grigory Gurevich in City Hall

2011-12-22T08:41:00.000-08:00

opening of Grigory Gurevich's art work

Exhibition/Birthday Party in City Hall,
Conference room on the 27th of December
3 pm to 5 pm for Wine and Pizza.

280 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302. Chambers room is on 2nd floor.
After 5 pm I invite all to my house - 282 Barrow St, 2nd floor, Jersey
City to continue gathering.

Caroling at Grace Space JC

2011-12-22T08:21:00.001-08:00

Join us for an evening of caroling.
Dec 22, 2011 6 - 9 pm
All are welcome. Wassail, cider and hot coco after
at the Malmad house 302 and 1/2 4th St. JC.

We plan to begin caroling at the Hamilton Park Health Care Facility and Nursing Home on Monmouth. Then we will walk back down Coles St. Caroling as we go to 302 &1/2 4th St.

DON'T YOU KNOW I'M LOCO? ALL STARS HOLIDAY LIVE COMEDY SHOW

2011-12-22T08:14:00.000-08:00

At Boca Grande today! dec 22, 10 pm - 1 am

on 564 Washington Blvd next to PATH, Pavonia Newport
Join us for a special Holiday All Stars comedy line-up hosted by the illustrious Craig Mahoney! Expect some musical entertainment - and if you're good (all interpretations of the word are acceptable), maybe a sweet treat will come your way. Guaranteed holiday merry-making will be had by all! Featured comics include:

Gordon Baker-Bone
Giulio Gallarotti
Jim Ginty
Andy Hudak
Matt Jenkins
Matt Kelly
Nick Leidl
Chrissie Mayr
Ryan Rummel

Homeless Memorial

2011-12-17T05:53:00.000-08:00

THIRD ANNUAL HUDSON COUNTY HOMELESS MEMORIAL
At CHURCH of the INCARNATION, 68 STORMS AVE., JC, NJ
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011, 1pm
On Homeless Memorial Day, which is Wednesday, December 21st, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year, a coalition led by the Jersey City Episcopal Community Development Corporation, alongside the Church of the Incarnation, will hold an inter-faith HOMELESS MEMORIAL SERVICE, to remember the victims and assist the survivors.
It will take place at The Church of the Incarnation, 68 Storms Avenue, in Jersey City, starting at 1pm, and will include remembrances of homeless neighbors, friends & loved ones who have passed away from causes related to homelessness and raise awareness that people are still living and dying on the street.
Everyone is invited to attend and share remembrances, or just pay their respects. In addition, assistance would be appreciated in any of the following ways:
Forward names of deceased Homeless individuals.
Gather contributions of warm THERMALS, SOCKS, COATS, HATS, GLOVES, SCARVES, SOCKS to be distributed to Homeless guests at the reception after the service.
Bake & bring cookies for the reception & the bagged meals
Help make sandwiches and put together bagged meals on Wednesday morning December 21, 9am though 1pm
Help serve refreshments and distribute gifts at the reception
Invite Homeless Neighbors and Friends to attend.
Spread the word about the Memorial via social media
Anyone who would like to participate, a little or a lot, please contact Joanne at reception@jcecdc.org, or call 201-209-9301.

Trivia night

2011-12-15T19:48:00.000-08:00

Geeks Who Drink started a Trivia Night every Tuesday at 9pm at The Hamilton Inn and some of you people have expressed interest in fielding a team. It doesn't have to be every week — we can aim for every other week or monthly, depending on who isn't getting sloshed elsewhere. Use this thread to coordinate plans, RSVP and brag about our wins.

The basics:
"The quiz burns through nearly 70 multimedia questions in two exciting hours.

The quiz consists of eight rounds of eight questions each, played by teams of up to six people. Questions are read aloud by the quizmaster and teams write down the answers, turning them in at the end of each round.

Rounds 1, 4 and 6 are themed rounds – anything from “Eight Questions About Sex That Won’t Make You Too Uncomfortable” to “TV Shows Your Parents Watch.” Round 2 is a music round worth double points: name the artist and title for each song clip. Round 3 is a multiple choice round or a speed round. Round 5 is a visual round based on a printed handout. The all-audio Round 7 usually covers movies or TV shows, and is worth the standard eight points. Finally, Round 8 is always 16 points on Random Knowledge.

One round can be jokered, doubling your points for that round only (yes, the 16-point rounds are fair game). The team with the most points after eight rounds is the winner."

by 'Geeks who drink' (online name)
(wiredjc community)

2011-12-15T19:39:00.000-08:00

Creative Grove Dec 16

DJ IRS dishing up Urban Funkey Dope Grooves
not shy from Urban poetry and political Hip Hop
www.djirs.com

possible appearances by breakdancers

and musicians or DJs coming through to sit in

free expression encouraged
art by
Uta Brauser
Eric Champagne
Paul Richard
Mike DiFeo
Kaliptus
Anna Almquist
Laura DeJean
www.fishwithbraids.blogspot.com

locally made designs
hot accessories
all MADE RIGHT HERE
(5 mile radius, as green as it gets)

foods by Taste of India
Le Petit Temptations desserts

connect with your neighborhood

discover new ideas

Immigrant Day Of Action - Rally & Speak Out

2011-12-15T13:35:00.000-08:00

Dec 18, noon - 4 pm

Pershing Field (Central Ave & Manhattan Ave) & Bergenline and 48th Street

Immigrants are part of the 99% and on December 18th we will march and Speak-Out about this issue to demand immigrant justice!

Join us as we meet on Central Avenue and Manhattan Ave, Jersey City @ 12 pm to speak out and reach out to the community. We will share our storie...s and conditions of migration and ask that the community share theirs as well. We will then march down Central Avenue.

The second part of this event will take place on Bergenline Avenue and 48th Street in Union City at 2:30, where again we will speak out and reach to our community. We will share our stories, and ask that they share theirs as well.

We are now at a crucial point in time in this country where laws like SB1070 in Arizona and copycat laws like those in Alabama, Georgia, and other states are being passed denying immigrants basic human rights and promoting racism and hatred. We march against this. We also march against the corporations who support anti-immigrant legislation so they can make billions of dollars by detaining immigrants in private detention centers and deporting nearly 400,000 people per year. We also recognize the destructive role that these corporations play in exploiting resources and labor in our home countries which forces millions to migrate.

December 18th is the International Day of Migrants and we stand in solidarity with those world wide who are proclaiming Immigrant Rights as Human Rights.

Come and share your story and hear other stories of migration to either of these locations and stand up for Immigrant Rights. Because Immigrant Rights are Human Rights!!

No gas pipeline holiday event

2011-12-12T12:31:00.000-08:00

Sunday, December 18th, 7pm -11pm
LITM- (Love is The Message)
140 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07302

RSVP at LITM: https://www.facebook.com/LITMJC?sk=wall
Music: WFMU’s DJ: Meaghan (Underwater Theme Park)

Please bring unwrapped toys. Those toys collected benefit
Montgomery Gardens After School Holiday Party for Children.

NO Gas Pipeline says THANKS to ALL of YOU
for your support this past year! Come out & Celebrate with us!

NO Gas Pipeline
Dale Hardman
President
brightmoments@gmail.com
347-789-7508 Land Line
201-892-3846 Cell

Stop Jersey City-NYC Pipeline!
Become a Member!
nogaspipeline@gmail.com

www.nogaspipeline.org/membership

Jazz Brunch at Made with Love

2011-12-08T06:49:00.000-08:00

Downtown Coalition of Neighborhood Associations holiday party

2011-12-07T21:22:00.000-08:00

Downtown Coalition of Neighborhood Associations welcomes its newest member, the Village Neighborhood Association

Jersey City, NJ –The Downtown Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (DCNA) is pleased to announce its newest member association, the Village Neighborhood Association (VNA). At its meeting on October 12th, 2011, the DCNA voted unanimously to approve the VNA’s application to join the DCNA. This brings the DCNA’s total number of member associations to six. “After a long process that included a redrawing of our mutual borders to comply with the DCNA’s bylaws, I’m happy to welcome the VNA into the Coalition.

They are a vibrant organization who have done wonderful things for their neighborhood and Downtown as a whole in their short existence,” said Mike Francisco, President of the Harsimus Cove Association (HCA) and DCNA.

VNA President Rob Crow added, “I can still remember the first sit-down I had with [VNA vice president] Jim Ayers, [former HCA president] Eric Fleming and [former Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association president] Jen Greeley that cold Winter day back in 2007 when we first started discussing this. To see it finally happen makes me both proud and excited to roll up my sleeves!”

About the DCNA: The Downtown Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (DCNA) was formed by community leaders of the Downtown district of Jersey City to use the combined strength of our respective associations to present a united front on civic and community concerns that affect the quality of life in the Downtown neighborhoods; to continue the betterment of our individual neighborhoods; to encourage the formation of more neighborhood associations in the Downtown district; and to promote harmony and understanding among all residents. DCNA member associations include the Harsimus Cove Association, the Van Vorst Park Association, the Historic Paulus Hook Association, the Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association, the Powerhouse Arts District Neighborhood Association and our newest member, the Village Neighborhood Association.

For inquiries: Mike Francisco (DCNA President), newsHCA@gmail.com or Stacy Nusbaum Woods (DCNA Secretary), president@padnajc.org

Don't Miss-
The DCNA Annual Holiday Party!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
LITM
140 Newark Avenue, Downtown Jersey City

square Creative Grove square

2011-12-07T10:28:00.000-08:00

on the square (plaza)
a square launch,
Square on the square

inaugurating the codesquare app and service, by Code square llc,
our partner in marketing, helping to locate facebook pages with the QR code
Codesquare.me for free basic membership,
check it out!
DJ Neva Music for the Masses in her square tent
dishes up groovy world beats, rhythmic instrumental tribal sounds
and all that funky stuff.

photo courtesy of father bentley reggae

See the plaza shine in its fabulousness and lights with holiday lighting,

amazing artworks, creative energy and a holiday spirit!!

Menorah lighting

2011-12-07T06:31:00.000-08:00

FIRST ANNUAL MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY

The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District presents our 1st Annual Menorah Lighting at Grove PATH Plaza on December 19, 2011!

Please join us in lighting the first candle of the Menorah in honor of Hannukah!

Free cookies for kiddos sponsored by HDSID!

www.jcdowntown.org

For more info, please contact the HDSID at 201-547-3544 or info@jcdowntown.com

Toy and Coat drive, Steve Fulop

2011-12-06T21:43:00.000-08:00

Last year, our team organized a holiday toy drive, through which we were able to give toys to hundreds of children whose families were struggling during the tough economic times. The generosity of the community was so impressive that we are going to do it again this year, and add a coat drive as well.

TOY DRIVE - On Sunday December 4th and Sunday December 11th, we will be in our office (353 2nd Street, at the corner of Newark and 2nd) between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. collecting toys. I hope you will consider making a donation. Perhaps while you are doing your own holiday shopping, you'll be able to pick up something extra to give to a family that may not have the resources this holiday season.

COAT DRIVE – We are also supporting the Garden State Science and Technology Institute in Journal Square to collect gently used coats and other items of cold-weather clothing. GSSTI has solicited a cleaner that will freshen up donated coats. If you have a gently used coat that you can do without, please consider dropping it at our office (353 2nd Street, at the corner of Newark and 2nd) on Sunday December 4th or Sunday December 11th between the hours of 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.

150 Bay, powerhouse arts district art holiday sale

2011-12-06T20:11:00.000-08:00

Dec 10, noon - 5 pm 150 bay street

various artists offer their work for a holiday sale:
gift wrap and jewelery
stained glass
paintings
stoneware pottery
t-shirts
photography

paint straight legal graffiti

2011-12-05T09:01:00.000-08:00

"Paint Straight" Program Teaches Teens To Use Graffiti Skills Legally

(ericlaire)

Thirty years ago, the NYPD cared more about bullets than bombing, so graffiti artists were able to participate in a renaissance that delighted the public while infuriating the city and the MTA. The since-adopted broken window theory of policing has made tagging a serious offense, but one former graffiti artist wants kids who are caught to channel their efforts into a type of art that's legal. Rafael Perez, AKA TATU, the leader of the legendary XMEN crew, has started Paint Straight, a 10-week program for recently-arrested taggers in Brooklyn.
"When I look at [the arrested kids] I'm looking at myself 20 years ago," Perez tells the Daily News. "And one day you're going to need a job. I love graffiti, but now I love it legally." Sergeant Herb Mai of the NYPD's Vandals Squad tells the offenders, "We're not art critics. Some of it, if it's on the canvas, is gorgeous. You have talent. It's an amazing talent. Use it the right way."
David Villorante, another esteemed graffiti artist, teaches the kids in the program "ways to get corporate America" to sponsor their talent, designing "murals, t-shirts, maybe working as tattoo artists," or even designing the label on a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau.
Since the program began in 2010, only one of the 33 teenagers who have participated in Paint Straight has been arrested for vandalism. One 18-year-old in the program says, "I'm kind of happy I got arrested. If I didn't, I wouldn't be here anymore." And if corporate America doesn't come calling, they could always start their own summer camp.

Contact the author of this article or email tips@gothamist.com with further questions, comments or tips.

reposted by Uta Brauser

JC Art school, your indie art entrepreneurs

2011-12-05T07:06:00.000-08:00

JERSEY CITY ART SCHOOL (JCAS) starts our 3rd year in operation this month! I'm proud to announce that we are opening up a fourth location.

The 4th and 5th floor of 1 McWilliams Place on Hamilton Park.

This 13k square foot location will largely serve as studio spaces for artists, there will be classrooms and soundproofed music lesson spaces.

TONIGHT and TOMORROW !

We will be featuring the 4th floor at Not Yo Mamas Holiday Craft Fair https://www.facebook.com/events/120645391382494/ .

So please come and join us. Thank you so much for everyone that has helped the school for the last 2 years, I'm entirely grateful.

WINTER COURSES ARE HERE!

ADULTS

Beginner Drawing and Painting 1 – Instructor: Thomas John Carlson
            8-week class teaches students the foundations of painting and drawing.
            Fundamentals explored include rendering the value scale, using a viewfinder,
            sight-sizing, under-painting, glazing and much more.
            Tuesday, January 10th | 7-10pm | Fee: $300 + $25 (Materials)

Intermediate Drawing and Painting 2 – Instructor: Thomas John Carlson
            8-week class is a continuation of Beginner Drawing and Painting, comprised of lessons such
            as stretching canvases, light measuring and working out the early stages of full composition.
            Wednesday, January 11th | 7-10pm | Fee: $300 + $50 (Materials)

Advanced Drawing and Painting 3 – Instructor: Thomas John Carlson
8-week class is a continuation of Intermediate Drawing and Painting. Lessons include advanced color techniques and exercises, historical painting techniques and work with the model.
            Monday, January 9th | 7-10pm | Fee: $300 + $50 (Materials)

Painting - Watercolor – Instructor: Christi Harrington
4-week class about washes, glazes and applied techniques
            from still life images onto the canvas. All Levels.
Time: January TBA | Fee: $150 + $50 (Materials)

Glass Blowing – Instructor: Kiva Ford
            One on one class learn the basics of manipulating molten glass and ornaments. All Levels.

Silver PMC Jewelry Making – Instructor: Joanne Simmons
PMC – Precious metal clay is an amazing way to express yourself with metals. This class focuses on silver and is for all levels.

Workshop – Sewing – Instructor: Tina Maneca
2 day / 6 hour class learn basic hand sewing techniques, quilting techniques, and use your sewing machine.

Workshop – Digital Photography Course – Learning the SLR – Instructor: Mike DiFeo
Students get hands-on experience in using all the settings and functions of their cameras by creating digital images under the guidance of instructor.

KIDS and TEENS

Kids Academy – Techniques in Illustration– Instructors: Melissa Pulicare
Learn about art history through the old masters. Students will learn the basic techniques of drawing and painting to create their own masterpieces. Learn about a new artist every week and work together in groups and independently.
            6 Sundays | January 8th – February 12th | 12-1:30pm | Fee: $100 + $15 (Material) *Open to Ages 6-10

Kids Academy – Animation Lab – Instructor: Robert Bohn
                  In this class children will learn the fundamentals of the moving image from storyboarding to flipbooks
            and stop-motion. The class will culminate in each child creating their very own animated story.
            6 Saturdays | January 7th – February 11th | 12-1:30pm | Fee: $120 + $15 (Materials) *Open to Ages 6-10

Kids Academy –Music Instrument Making – Instructor: Ben Miller
         Students will build small musical instruments from simple straw oboes and rubber band guitars to
semi-complex electrified stringed instruments.
6 Saturdays | January 14th – February 18th | 2-4pm | Fee: $140 + $15 (Materials) *Open to Ages 6-10

Kids Academy –Cartooning– Instructor: Megan Gulick
Join local artist Megan Gulick in this great cartooning course. Students will learn the basics of drawing
original cartoon characters.
6 Sundays | January 15th – February 29th | 2-3:30pm | Fee: $100 + $15 (Materials) *Open to Ages 6-10

Teen Academy –Drawing and Painting – Instructor: Norman Kirby
Students will draw from life in charcoal and other media, building a basic skill in capturing realistic forms.
Subjects will include still lifes and portraiture. This class will focus on classical techniques and will assist
students with portfolio building. Museum Trip.
6 Thursdays | January 12th – February 16th | 6 - 8pm | Fee: $130+ $15 (Materials) *Open to Ages 11-16

WEEKLY CLASSES & EVENTS

Figure Drawing – Moderator : Norman Kirby
            Time: Wednesdays 7-10pm Fee: $10

Sunday Evening Film Class hosted by Yvonne Vairma
            Studying groundbreaking films of different cinematic themes, followed by a group discussion.
            Time: Sundays 5-8pm Fee: $5 suggested donation

ENROLL for all courses at-
www.jcartschool.com

Jersey City Art School
732-877-9116
www.jcartschool.com

Nimbus Nutcracker

2011-12-04T22:03:00.000-08:00

Jersey City Nutcracker Dates Announced

Nimbus' Jersey City Nutcracker
Performances Dates:
Wednesday, December 14th, 7:30pm
Thursday, December 15th, 7:30pm
Friday, December 16th, 7pm (followed by Holiday Party with food, drink and activities for all ages!)
Saturday, December 17th, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 18th, 3pm
Sunday, December 18th, 7:30pm (note: proceeds from this performance will benefit for Grace Church Van Vorst)
Location:
Grace Church Van Vorst
39 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Tickets:
Available online starting November 17th at:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/211565

Peter Dabbene at arthouse

2011-12-01T06:48:00.000-08:00

Description

Art House Productions presents
THE ART HOUSE
Poets * Musicians * Performance Artists
Coming together in Jersey City

... THURSDAY, DEC 1, 2011
8-10PM * $5 admission

Featuring poet, novelist, and comic book writer
PETER DABBENE

*5 minute open mike for poets, actors, comics and musicians
*Taped for television

Fresh baked goods by JUDY’S GOODIES

DJ mEgan spins all night!

Art House Productions
Hamilton Square
1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(SE Corner of Hamilton Park near Erie St./8th St.)

About PETER DABBENE
Peter Dabbene’s poetry has been published in many online and print literary journals, and collected in the book Optimism. His stories can be found online at www.defenestrationmag.net, www.mcsweeneys.net, www.piginpoke.com, www.wordtriot.org, and elsewhere, and his comic book work is forthcoming in the graphic novel Ark and the magazine Futurequake. He has published two story collections, Prime Movements and Glossolalia, and a novel, Mister Dreyfus' Demons. He also writes a monthly column for the Hamilton Post (viewable at www.mercerspace.com/blog/pdabbene) and his plays have been performed in New Jersey and Philadelphia venues. His website is www.peterdabbene.com.

winter wonderland @ project greenville

2011-12-01T06:40:00.000-08:00

There is a special preview evening of the Winter Wonderland Weekend this Thursday , December 1st from 5-7pm. While it officially begins on the 2nd, going through the weekend til the 4th, this is an opportunity to those who cannot come on the weekend.
128 Winfield Avenue (between Ocean-Old Bergen)

project greenville

Hiroshi Kumagai Prelude to Digital Embrace

2011-12-01T05:45:00.000-08:00

Hiroshi is back in his old nest, at 58 Gallery.
Please come see his works created during year 2011!

Preview Opening will be held on THURSDAY, December 1st 6 - 9 pm
Light refreshment will be provided by Sweets and Bitters.

There will also be a second viewing on friday dec 2nd as part of jc fridays. 5:30-10:30p with musical guests.
image courtesy of artsauce.com

JC FRIDAYS

2011-12-01T05:11:00.000-08:00

art-related happenings, including holiday fairs, visual exhibitions, live music, performance acts, educational demonstrations, and more. All events are free and open to the public

see the complete list
on jcfridays.com
or as phone app bit.ly/v7DAPP

Square on the square

2011-11-30T22:29:00.001-08:00

Square on the square

inaugurating the codesquare app and service, by Code square llc,
our partner in marketing, helping to locate facebook pages with the QR code

Dj Pastiche
playing techno in all its form minimal, techno, hard techno and techno techno techno

bring your club or dance gear

meet amazing artists

start your JC FRIDAYS on the plaza

Spirit of Life Ensemble, Jazz series

2011-11-28T06:21:00.000-08:00

Jazz Concert Featuring Spirit of Life Ensemble (Sings & Swings with Vocalist Dwight West, Rosiland Grant, David Patterson).
Saturday- December 10th, 8pm @ Miller Branch Library-Cultural Arts Auditorium / 489 Bergen Ave. Jersey City,N.J.

after-feast thank the arts day

2011-11-24T12:54:00.000-08:00

Thomas Causey (infamous Lex Leonard home deejay)
of URBAN LIFE VENTURES LLC
party/music/ fun time producer
on the decks
with house, dance, electro, break beats and funk,

Neville L Green and Matt from Language of music, Grove street music school
give us a set of bass and keys with their funky groove

artists at plaza:
Michael Di Feo with his photographs of light,
charred frames, charred everything
Uta Brauser line drawings, Fish with Braids Gallery
Stephanie Riggi might be back with her ultra funky Urban portraits

and your local designers, makers bringing locally made homegrown works to the plaza!

Most original gifts for all ages.

Teen open mic Grace Space JC

2011-11-18T07:12:00.000-08:00

at Grace Church Van Vorst 39 Erie,
Nov 18, 7-10 pm

Teen mic:
So put down all those college and high school applications and let's blow off some steam!
Calling all; poets, writers, actors, musicians, singers, bands, dancers, comedians...whew and anyone else between the ages of 13-19 who wants their time on the mic.
Stay tuned we are planning a holiday Grace Space JC in Dec. as well...to be continued!

Art Fest

2011-11-18T07:03:00.000-08:00

Art Fest!!
at Art House Productions, 1 McWilliams place, 6th floor
Nov 19, 1-7 pm
art related biz, artists,
music
performers
Fuuuun

exciting day at Grove street Plaza!!

2011-11-18T06:17:00.000-08:00

CREATIVE GROVE artist & designer market nov 18: ( 2-8pm)

Grove street PATH plaza

LANGUAGE OF MUSIC (LLC) teachers (Grove street) will perform on keyboard and drums off and on today,

Language of Music students will be taught about the music they want to play, and familiarize themselves with reading, ear training, improvising, memorizing, music theory, and good technique.

DJ Kaliptus on the decks with instrumental tribal trance and his live art, animation art and his fabulous...ness.

Three little birds are presenting an
art project that centers around gratitude since thanksgiving is right around the corner for kids /families

three little birds is a new art and creativity initiative for kids on Erie street
in the former Duck Duck goose space.

A sample project will be at Creative Grove nov 18.

artists share their works,
makers show their crafts
celebrating artistry and artisan culture in JC

this week also luvbug, scarves made by HIV folks to raise funding

artists: Stafanie Riggi, Uta Brauser, Fish with Braids presenting

Quel Beast, Eric Champagne,
Paul Richard, Lau Gallico

Mac and Cheese Bakeoff fundraiser

2011-11-17T11:56:00.000-08:00

The 3rd Annual Mac & Cheese Bakeoff - "EPISODE 3 - A NEW CHEESE"

THIS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2011 - at the 4th Street Lot - 377 4th Street - Jersey City NJ - 07302

This is one of our two big fund raisers for 4th Street Arts - (with an entry fee of only $5.00 it's the best deal around)

The proceeds of the fundraiser fund next years festival as well as the 4th Street Arts Annual Scholarship, which benefits local youth in need, in the areas of Art & Music.

So if your in the area please come by and fill your belly and vote for your favorite - We have around 20 contestants this year.

In addition to the delicious food we will have 2 bands, Ace Case & the Crosstown Country All-Stars, and Pat Byrne & Friends, plus DJ Alfonse all day

Our "Kids Korner" has a lot planned so bring the whole family and spend the day.

The Facebook event page is here ....

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=222769241121934

You can purchase Advanced Tickets here.....

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/210746

Attic Ensemble, theater at Barrow Mansion: "Next Fall"

2011-11-17T11:31:00.000-08:00

Geoffrey Nauffts’ NEXT FALL takes a witty and provocative look at faith, commitment and unconditional love. While the play’s central story focuses on the five-year relationship between Adam and Luke, NEXT FALL goes beyond a typical love story. This timely and compelling new American play forces us all to examine what it means to “believe” and what it might cost us not to.

The Attic Ensemble is located in The Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne Street. Opening night is November 17th, at 7:00 p.m.

Becoming who we are

2011-11-17T11:24:00.000-08:00

Becoming Who We Are” Photo/Video Exhibition Opening Reception
The Opening Reception for “Becoming Who We Are” Photo/Video Exhibition will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm November, 17th, 2011,
in Gallery 32, at the Hudson Pride Connections Center, 32 Jones St.

Jenny Owen Youngs performance at Brennan Coffe House

2011-11-17T11:15:00.000-08:00

Brennan Coffee House
583 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ
For Ticket Info: 1-800-542-7894

Admission and Show Information:
Shows Start at 7:30pm
Open Mic concludes each concert. 5 minutes for each performer. Sign-up Sheet at the box office.

Prices vary for each performance.
Please call toll free number for prices.

Fresh brewed house blend coffee and home made desserts are available before and during the show. Performer CDs for sale during the intermissions and after the show. BCH logo tee shirts are also for sale.
jenny owen youngs

Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge, play at St. Peters college

2011-11-17T08:57:00.000-08:00

at the Roy Irving theater (St. Peters campus Montgomery x JFK Blvd)

Saint Peter's College will be performing a play, "Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge" from tomorrow (Thursday) night at until Saturday night! Every show is at 7PM, with two Saturday shows, one at 2PM and one at 7PM.The show is a comedy guaranteed to make people of all ages laugh. And best of alll, it's free! It will be showing at the Roy Irving Theatre at Saint Peter's College on Montgomery Avenue and JFK Boulevard in Jersey City.

Description:
A sassy ghost once again attempts to shake Scrooge from his holiday humbug, but the whole family-friendly affair is deliciously derailed by Mrs. Cratchit’s drunken insistence on stepping out of her miserable, treacly role. Morals are subverted, starving yet plucky children sing carols, and somebody’s goose is cooked as Durang lovingly skewers A Christmas Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life, and many more to create a brand-new, cracked Christmas classic.

Facebook Page:
event page

Art Fest

2011-11-17T05:08:00.000-08:00

celebrate the entrepreneur in every artist for ARTfest!, an all ages festival featuring musicians, poets, emcees, photographers, visual artists, kid activities, face painting as well as a compilation of unique, local vendors!

When: Saturday, Nov. 19th, 1pm... to 7pm
Where: Art House Productions, 1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor JC, NJ 07302

Sounds Provided by:
DJ Irs - www.djirs.com

Live Performances by:

2:00 pm - 2:15 pm Zumba by Lisa: www.grassrootscommunityspace.com
2:20 pm - 2:30 pm Nadine LaFond: www.nadinelafond.com
2:35 pm - 2:45 pm Danielle Martin: www.youtube.com/DanielleSadeMusic
2:50 pm - 3:00 pm Urbanites in Flight: www.djirs.bandcamp.com
3:05 pm - 3:25 pm ItsReaLight: www.myspace.com/itsrealight1
3:30 pm - 3:40 pm M. Josephine: www.mjsoephine.bandcamp.com
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Live Jazz w/ PVD, Dave Stolarz & Jordan
4:35 pm - 4:55 pm Gemineye: www.facebook.com/thepoetgemineye
5:00 pm - 5:25 pm Rugged N Raw: www.ruggednraw.com
5:25 pm - 5:35 pm Physical Graffiti:www.thoughtkryminal.com
5:40 pm - 5:50 pm Uninvited: www.myspace.com/uninvitedmaine
5:55 pm - 6:15 pm Silent Knight & Q'loc: www.silentknight.bandcamp.com
6:20 pm - 6:30 pm Juggla: www.juggwise.com
6:35 pm - 6:45 pm NBK: www.nbk201.com

Featured Artwork by:

Uta Brauser - www.fishwithbraids.blogspot.com
Amy Garas - www.amygaras.mosaicglobe.com
Kupiart - www.kupiart.com
Tina Indigo Hill

Featured Photography by:

Soul Shot - www.soulshotphotography.com
Mike Shanahan - www.mikeshanahanphoto.com
GREY - http://www.wix.com/greyfotograff/grey
Daniel Morteh - www.danielmorteh.com
Lyn Melodix - www.rottensweets.tumblr.com
AMC - www.flickr.com/photos/amcphotographs

This is a FREE event. Log on to www.StartSomethingNJ.Eventbrite.com

Project Greenville call for art

2011-11-16T03:53:00.000-08:00

December 2nd, 3rd and 4th (JC Friday-Sunday), 2011 Project Greenville will be hosting the Winter Wonderland Weekend in the Greenville neighborhood of Jersey City. We are looking for photos, paintings, drawings, collage, sculptures or models depicting Jersey City winter/holiday times. An old photo of your kids making a snowman outside of the house, a painting of the Loews theater decked out for Santa's visit, a sketch of busy shoppers bustling along the snowy streets of the heights, etc. etc.....Think winter, thinks holidays, think Jersey City! Besides the exhibited artwork there will also be a childrens toy drive bin, a neighborhood raffle and hot cocoa and local treats. If you would like to display your work please see the guidelines below or email me for specific questions/details:

-hoping to receive artwork by, November 21st, either by mail (Project Greenville 128 Winfield Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07305) or meet up arranged ahead of time

(projectgreenville@gmail.com or (646)361-1858)

movies at the Loews: Batman 1966, Pearl Harbor, the train, saboteur, the bridge on the river kwai

2011-11-13T06:22:00.000-08:00

Please join us this Saturday, November 12, for a special screening of the 1966 Batman movie, presented by NJ Comic Expo in conjunction with their Holy Batvention on November 12 & 13 in Teaneck, NJ.

The live event begins at 7:00 PM and can be attended by purchasing a combo ticket for $15 (which includes movie admission). Those who wish to only see the film can do so at 8:00 PM for $5.

The combo price includes time with Lee Meriwether (the movie's Catwoman). There will be a short video presentation and time to talk with her and any of the other stars who may come from the convention to the Theatre.

The movie will begin at 8:00 PM and will include music from the Wonder Organ as people are let in.

And next Friday and Saturday, November 18-19, we will be remembering the 70th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack with three classic films set during World War II.

Of course, seeing a show at the Loew's is always a lot of fun. But being a part of the volunteer team that puts on the show is an experience you'll never forget! Curious? Read more below, just after this month's film schedule.

Also, if you would like to help spread the word about our upcoming film series, click here to download copies of our latest fliers. Also, if you have time to distribute a larger number of posters and fliers, contact us and we'll give you a supply of our publicity materials.

Friday, November 18 - 8PM
The Train
Starring Burt Lancaster & Paul Scofield. Directed by John Frankenheimer.
1964, 133mins, B&W.

Saturday, November 19 - 6PM
Saboteur
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Starring Robert Cummings, Priscilla Lane, Norman Lloyd.
1942, 115mins., B&W.

Saturday, November 19 - 8:20PM
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Starring Alec Guinness, William Holden, Sessue Hayakawa.
Directed by David Lean. 1957, 161mins, Color.

11.11.11 dead prez

2011-11-11T08:16:00.000-08:00

SOAR Nation & Parlay Studios present:
at parlay studios, provost street x 2nd, 8.30 - 12.30

11-11-11: A BENEFIT

The launch of SOAR Nation is here and we are starting things off by throwing an amazing show for an amazing cause! Live music, B-boys, Fire Dancing, Live Muralists, and a headline performance by Dead Prez!
...
We will be raising funds and awareness for all of the great causes we work with, and spotlighting Urban Art Beat (www.urbanartbeat.org) for their mission to build a recording studio for the kids they support.

FEATURING

A headliner performance by DEAD PREZ
www.deadprez.com

J ROSS PARRELLI
jrossmusic.com

Live Reggae by RANDOM TEST

Fire performance by:
SIRENA & CHELO
www.Sireloentertainment.com

Breaking show by:
CUDA - Community for Urban Dance & Art
www.Cudaculture.org

Music on the 1's and 2's all night long by DJ ALEX J

Live art by:
EYESOR, PAWN, and MR. MUSTART

Tickets are only available on SOAR Nation at:
http://soarnation.com/11-11-11.html

Tree lighting Ceremony holiday tree downtown

2011-11-11T08:12:00.000-08:00

tree lighting ceremony,
nov 28,
5-6 pm Grove street PATH plaza
brought to you by HDSID, Historic Downtown Improvement District

mondays is also Farmers market
4 - 8 pm

Ladies on the Mic

2011-11-11T06:24:00.000-08:00

We return to Made With Love Cafe to bring you the November edition of Ladies On The Mic. Our line up is super dooper! Bringing you quite a few new faces and some near and dear to us...it's going to be warm, cozy and full of good energy! It's always a good time! BYOB
November 13 · 4:00pm - 6:30pm
featuring:
Beth Bentley
Wendy Weber Eaton
Monique Jarvis of "Mofroism & The Feel"
Renee Rooney
Mel Kozakiewicz
Jaqueline Hallenbeck
Jackee Hunt with Eddie & Virginia Kamenitzer

Children's violin concert

2011-11-11T06:13:00.001-08:00

Community awareness series presents

studio 676 brings you a concert of the students
on Nov 12, 6 pm, Miller Branch Library downstairs,
Bergen Ave x Clinton Street,
Greenville

children perform in the age range of 4 - 21
Mr Muhammed Bilal is their teacher and mentor

22nd annual Cathedral Arts Festival

2011-11-11T05:13:00.000-08:00

The Cathedral Arts Festival has become one of the premiere arts events in Hudson County. It all begins on Saturday, November 12th 7.30 - 10.30 pm
at our annual champagne gala and exhibition.

Advance tickets can be purchased at http://www.gracevanvorst.org/
$40 advance
$50 at the door

Grace Van Vorst Church 39 Erie street, downtown JC

Now and Here, Milosz Koziej

2011-11-08T22:06:00.001-08:00

NOW AND HERE

Milosz Koziej examines the interdependence of objects and color and their
situational relationship (NOW).
A TOMORROW may not distinguish the same situation or object.

MILOSZ KOZIEJ shares with you his rotary motion color
experiments
Solo exhibit of his current works

NOV 19 - 30 2011
at the Friends Building Space
340 Summit Ave
Jersey City
opening reception Nov 19, 8 - 10 pm

Then One LNY Pawn closing reception

2011-11-03T20:56:00.000-07:00

Mad Mad Media & Cloy Pi present a closing reception
nov 12, 7 -10 pm Moishe's Moving / Mana Downtown

227 Coles Street

featuring works from Then One, LNY, and PAWN +
a side of birthday celebration.

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Vinyl relaxation .:.
Cloy Pi

Live Painting .:.
Nathan Pickett & Royce B. (aka Choice Royce)
+ Special guest

Graffiti body paint, reembodying the art on display-

art happening with Uta Brauser

Burlesque Cabaret .:.
Pride and N-Vy

Lights & Cinematography .:.
Crowne Swagger

Mark Finne new works, opening reception

2011-11-03T11:48:00.000-07:00

Nov 4, at Boca Grande, mexican cantina, Washington Street, Pavonia Newport JC
opening reception for the artwork of Mark Finne
Friday, Nov. 4, at 8:00pm.

The Don Carter Jazz Trio will be playing from 7:00 to 10:00pm.

Cecilia Celeste as CC Roots will be performing some groovyfunkybluesyreggaeswag
for you starting at 11. 3D Glasses will be provided.

No Cover charge.

Halloween for kids at Angel Ramos park

2011-10-31T05:42:00.001-07:00

For those who are not in school at 1..

Angel Ramos Park, on Wayne street between Jersey and Barrow, oct 31, 1- 3 pm
Halloween fun for the whole family! Cookie decorating by Celeste from Made With Love, pumpkin decorating, music and an appearance by the Jersey City Children's Theater + much more! Hope to see you there!

A special thank you to our sponsors: Barrow Mansion Management Corp., Made with Love Organic Bakery, Jersey City Children's Theater, JC Parenting, and Jan Nordland!

Halloween Bash for Kiddos

2011-10-31T05:32:00.000-07:00

on oct 31 (halloweeeeeen) 5 - 7 pm
Get the kids in costume and join us Downtown for FREE face painting, pictures, and candy!

Sassy Sweet Treats will be giving away FREE Favor Bags with Mini Sassy Sweet Treat Cookies to the first 20 kids that come by in costume!
https://sassysweettreats.com/

How Sweet It is will be giving away FREE favor Bags to the the first 20 kids that come by in costume!
http://www.howsweetitisnj.com/

Made With Love will be offering FREE hot chocolate as well!
http://www.facebook.com/madewithloveorganics

Lucinda's Creperie wll be giving away FREE nutella crepe to the first 20 kids that come in costume!

spooktaculous Van Vorst Park

2011-10-29T11:41:00.000-07:00

classic horror films at Art HOuse

2011-10-27T11:17:00.001-07:00

Art House Productions
presents
SCARY MOVIE NIGHT
vampires! zombies! supernatural creepiness!

Fri, Oct 28th
8pm-midnight
$5 includes popcorn

FILM #1
NOSFERATU (1922)*
Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new
residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife.
Silent classic based on the story "Dracula."

*This silent movie will feature an original score performed
live by Felz Kenny, Rudy Stamp (both from the band
Thomas Francis Takes His Chances), along with
special surprise guests!

FILM #2
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968)
In this George Romero classic, a group of people hide from bloodthirsty zombies in a farmhouse.

The ghost of Uncle Joe

2011-10-26T21:51:00.000-07:00

the Ghost of Uncle Joe's
Halloween Benefit for and at
the Historic JC & Harsimus Cemetery
Sat Oct 29th $10 Donation
435 Newark Ave 5 pm - 3 am
[rain date Sunday October 30th gates at 3:30 First Band at 4:00]
THAT AFTERLIFE PARTY AT THE LAMPOST STILL BE ON SATURDAY ARRIVE EARLY AS WE MAY ADD SOME UNSCHEDULED GUESTS]

Gates 5 pm
5:30 First Resurrection
10:00 Final Burial

5:30 Vice Presidents of the USA - [Zac Quayle, Gerry Agnew, and Robert Gore]
6:15 Nirvana [Friends of Chewie]
7:00 The Faces [The Milwaukees]
7:45 U2 [The Black Hollies]
8:30 The Cure [Robert and the Blacksmyths]
9:15 The Ramones [Glenn D & the Lodi 3]
all night with Jam Master Jay [DJ Scott FREE]

SORRY THE GO-GO'S ARE ON VACATION

10:30 Zombie Parade to the Lamp Post
After Life Party with

1:10 Smashing Pumpkins - Meet/Pause
12:30 Weezer - They Had Faces Then
11:50 Foo Fighters - Holy City Zoo
11:10 The Talking Heads - Aminal
10:30 The Exploding Hearts [ JC Tattoo Employee Friends with Benefits Plan]

Mascarade Fun-raiser wine taste

2011-10-26T21:41:00.000-07:00

Can Zombies drink?

or shall we drink zombie brains?

Madame Claude Wine

234 Pavonia Avenue at Hamilton Park Square

Fun-raising Kick Off Event!!! saturday oct 29, 6 -8 pm

On the turntables DJ Pastiche
Live Body & Face Painting
Cool Give Aways
Delicious Wines & Cheese Buffet

Come in Costume/Mask or get ready RIGHT HERE for your night out with our amazing Body Artists..

$20 at the door.. includes one Raffle Ticket and Free Make up/Body Painting.

Zombie Grove

2011-10-26T21:11:00.000-07:00

Oct 28, this week the plaza becomes
Zombie Grove

DJ Dion Blitz, a Webster Hall household DJ,
feeding Zombies with his sound bites,
underlining the scary mood of protestors and the undead

do Zombies talk or just growl and moan?
Look for a haunted house

and get zombie-safe in the prep tent!

Jersey City 2nd Zombie Pub Crawl

2011-10-26T20:56:00.001-07:00

We're back on the streets, uptown and downtown, crawling our pubs with all of you monsters, ghouls, blood thirsty vampires and zombies. Special drinks, make up, and a midnight Thriller Dance.. BLOODY FUN!!

Jersey City will be very unsafe on friday night.

we loooove bloooooood...

starting with the make up and prep work at
CREATIVE GROVE in our zombie cave

the night will unfold it's victims as we roll!

Preservation of space, art exhibit

2011-10-26T20:47:00.000-07:00

The Visual Arts Gallery at NJCU Presents (100 Culver Ave. Jersey City, NJ; 201-200-2496) :

PRESERVATION OF SPACE
Andrew Gioulis MFA Exhibition

October 31 - November 11, 2011
Opening Reception and Artist Talk: November 3, 5:30 - 8:30pm

Preservation of Space, an audiovisual installation by Andrew Gioulis, invites viewers to discover a world largely unknown. Multi-channel video projections offer viewers a rare peek into this cultural gem known as the Pine Barrens an invaluable ecological and historical region in New Jersey. The objective is to evoke a curiosity about this place, the desire to learn more and the need to preserve this space before it is lost forever.

For further info visit: www.preservationofspace.com

Also visit: http://www.njcu.edu/Visual_Arts_Gallery.aspx

Paul Sorvino concert at Loews

2011-10-26T20:07:00.000-07:00

We have learned that the Paul Sorvino concert slated for this Thursday, October 27, has been canceled due to illness.

Mr. Sorvino is, however, recuperating and the November 4 concert is still scheduled to go on.

Ticket holders may exchange tickets for the later date or may get refunds through the link to Brown Paper Tickets on www.paulsorvinosings.com.

Volunteers who had planned to help FOL at the October 27 concert are asked to email loewsjersey@gmail.com or call (201) 798-6055 to let us know if you'll be able to help us out on the later date.

We want to thank everyone for their understanding and apologize for any inconvenience the rescheduling has caused.

girl deejays

2011-10-20T07:27:00.000-07:00

at Creative Grove this friday, Oct 21,
we have a fabulous girl deejay/ musician/ artist/ designer
bringing us her talents
to the public

DJ ALEXIS FAIR

With a background in music, photography, film, and design, Alexis is truly an artist and Renaissance woman. But with all her talents she has chosen to pursue the love of her life, music. Alexis' musical journey began at age 7, when she began, singing in choirs, playing the flute, and playing her favorite instrument, the piano at age 9. Her interest in electronic/ dance music arose in her early teens, but she chose to pursue training in the arts to broaden her horizons. In September of 2007, however, Alexis returned to her musical roots and began to pursue her DJ career more seriously; landing her gigs at Pacha (NYC), Love (NYC), Sullivan Room (NYC), Deko Lounge (NJ), and many other venues, parties, and events in NY and NJ. She is dedicated to playing music she truly believes in, enjoys, and perfecting her technique. Over the past few years she has met, been inspired and encouraged by exceptionally talented DJs, including The Martinez Brothers, Roy Davis Jr., and Brothers Vibe. Their work ethic, humility, and passion for what they do have truly motivated her to push forward.
http://www.soundcloud.com/djalexisfair
http://www.myspace.com/alexisfair
http://www.twitter.com/alexisfair
http://www.youtube.com/alexisfair

Grove street PATH plaza, downtown Jersey City, 2 - 8 pm

Lucy's Bedtime stories

2011-10-20T04:23:00.001-07:00

Pride and N-Vy Cabaret Co
in assoc w/Art House Productions
presents
LUCY'S BEDTIME STORIES
Cabaret Event
Sat, Oct 22 1 Mc Williams place (Hamilton Park) 6th floor
Art House Productions
8pm doors/9pm show
$10/$7 in costume

moonchild resurrected

2011-10-20T04:18:00.000-07:00

MOONCHILD, RESURRECTED.
Highly anticipated reunion concert for Jersey City art rock legends, JACK PARSONS MOONCHILD

Fri, Oct 21
8pm
$5 to benefit Art House

New Perspectives for creative programming

2011-10-19T20:44:00.000-07:00

NEW PERSPECTIVES FOR CREATIVE PROGRAMMING
When: Sunday October 23, 2011 from 2:00 pm – 4:30pm
Where: Art House Productions, 1 McWilliams Place, Jersey City,
This program is free and open to the public.
Assisted Listening Devices are available upon request 201-459-2070
... Art House Productions is a fully accessible venue.

For Directions please go to www.arthouseproductions.org
Please RSVP to Meredith Lippman at 201-459-2070 or by email to mlippman@hcnj.us

This is a chance to discuss compliance with ADA beyond issues of accessibility. The panel will discuss how people with disabilities, who are artists, create their work and how they may be integrated better into arts programming and onto the governing boards of arts groups. If you are an artist with a disability, know an artist with a disability, are working with artists who have disabilities - please join this discussion. We need to hear from you.

This workshop IS NOT about answers. It IS about having a discussion. It is also about creativity, ideas and answering questions you may have about ADA. I hope you will join us on Sunday October 23, 2011 at Art House Productions from 2:00pm-4:30pm to be part of the discussion.

The panel:
Members of UPTICo Theatre Company, (Unlimited Potential Theatre Company which works as part of VSANJ) will be talk about being actors, producers and directors who have disabilities and who are working in theatre.

Bojana Coklyat is a highly trained visual artist will also discuss what it is like to be a blind artist.

Nanette Hernandez who is the co-founder of Segunda Quimbamba, a Puerto Rican dance and drumming group (also a re-grantee) Segunda Quimbamba began a pilot program for children with autism. Nanette will discuss her experience with this new program.

Maryann Valls, a writer with Cerebral Palsy is also scheduled to be on the panel. She has great difficulty with speech and movement due to her cerebral palsy. Maryann even has trouble using a computer but persists because as an artist she has a lot to say in her writing.

Big Dig Planting Make a Difference Day

2011-10-19T11:33:00.000-07:00

The Big Dig is part of Make A Difference Day, a nationwide effort of volunteerism that engages all communities to plan and execute a one-day project that will impact their neighborhood, their community, their city. The Jersey City Parks Coalition (RNA is a member) is going to plant in park entries, open spaces and gateways throughout the city a minimum of 17,000 spring flowering bulbs with the help of hundreds of community volunteers. The result ˆ a city wide floral display marking the end of winter and encouraging continued community involvement with the Greening of Jersey. For more information visit www.jcparks.org. For locations other than Riverview-Fisk or Janet Moore please contact: Laura 201-259-1800/ c21plazaskolar@aol.com or Charlene 201-344-2060/ charlene.burke@comcast.net or diane.brown.52@gmail.com. A volunteer appreciation luncheon hosted by Liberty Science Center will follow the planting.
Community Garden Tour & Awards - This Sunday

The Riverview Farmers Market (Sunday - 9AM- 3PM ) will play host to the Community Garden Tour this Sunday, October 23rd. The bus tour will originate and end in Riverview-Fisk Park or you can bike it with Bike JC. The tour will start at 11AM and return around 1:30PM and visit Riverview Community Garden, Sgt. Anthony Community Garde, John De Salvo Community Garden, Brunswick Community Garden, City Hall Children's Garden and Storms Avenue Community Garden. The bus is free but you need to reserve your spot by calling 201-547-4513 or email: freirei@jcnj.org.

Jersey City Backyard/Front Yard (and Rooftop) Garden Competition

Residents are encouraged to nominate their own or a neighbor's garden, window box, or front/back/side yard for the first-ever contest, which will be facilitated by both the Planning Division and the Jersey City Independent. Only gardens planted by amateur gardeners are eligible - no professionally contracted work is allowed.

The judges, including our City Seedling blogger Emily Helck, will use photos and short essays written by gardeners, as well as site visits, to determine the winners in a number of categories. Those winners will be announced at a Garden Awards Ceremony on October 23, part of the Adopt-A-Lot's 2011 closing rally at the Riverview Farmers Market.

To enter, submit at least three photographs of the garden, along with an essay that's at least 100 words and explains why it is the best garden, to tanyam@jcnj.org and emilyhelck@gmail.com. Entries are due by October 21 at 5 pm.

Koi Too mural

2011-10-19T10:53:00.000-07:00

photo courtesy: William Clarke

The Central Avenue SID is pleased to announce the unveiling of the most recent mural added to the Central Avenue streetscape. "Koi Too", by artist and Heights resident Ed Morris (aka T.Dee). The splendid mural was completed last week on the sidewall of the historic Jersey Drugs building at 286 Central Avenue. A visual feast, it features vibrant, colorful and larger-than-life koi fish swimming in the walls and is a truly extraordinary and captivating example of public art that continues Central Avenue's tradition of commissioning outstanding local artists to add their distinct, irrepressible visions to the Avenue.

The unveiling will be held on a new rain date to be announced,
next to the Jersey Drugs building at the corner of Central Avenue and Hutton Street in the Jersey City Heights.
info on www.CentralAveSid.org

Artist/Curators' Panel on 365 Days of Print Exhibition

2011-10-18T22:05:00.000-07:00

Visual Arts Building, NJCU

100 Culver Ave.

Jersey City, NJ

Panel discussion for 365 days of print:
Held from 5:30 - 7 p.m. in the auditorium adjacent to the gallery. Artists and curators will discuss the artistic processes and challenges involved in their project.

image by Cecil Howell

The Egyptian Revolution, the Japan earthquake, the killing of Osama bin Laden - every news story has the potential to amaze, sadden and inspire.
A new NJCU Visual Arts Gallery exhibit, "365 Days of Print," shows how 43 international and local artists drew from newspaper articles to create over 120 works of art.
It all began in 2009 as one of photographer and artist Maya Joseph-Goteiner's personal projects. During her morning commute, Joseph-Goteiner was reading The New York Times when she realized how times and the news were changing. Back then, she had just started using Twitter and thinking about how digital and print news both impact their readers in different ways.
She began creating pieces of art every day using a current newspaper article and began inviting others to join her. In January, she launched the "365 Days of Print" project, in which artists create one work inspired by a news article every day for a month.

Life signs, photographic exhibit

2011-10-18T21:20:00.000-07:00

Made with Love Cafe, 530 jersey Ave

Please come out to the official reception for Life Signs a new photo exhibit by local Jersey City photographer Beth Achenbach.

Oct 20, 7.30 - 10pm

artist reception

Arts District Zoning

2011-10-18T21:01:00.000-07:00

Arts District Zoning for the Heights – Make it a Reality

If you are an artist and have lived or had a studio space in the Heights at any time–we need to hear from you!

The Distillery Gallery & Artspace recently obtained variances from the Board of Adjustment, designating the gallery as commercial property and paving the way for its re-opening this fall. During the preparation of the application it was brought to light that the Distillery was already part of an existing “Riverview Arts District”, established in May of 1984 by Council Resolution. In order to make the “Riverview Arts District” a reality and nurture the Heights artist community, we’re asking for your help in providing clarity to the following questions via survey about artistic production and live/work space. All responses are anonymous and will remain confidential. Please make sure that other artists you know answer the survey as well, by sharing this link with others via email or by posting on social networks and/or websites.

SURVEY: http://kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyID=NLDMOH_7a413466

For more information about the history of the “Riverview Arts District” and what we’re doing please visit: www.distilleryart.org.

NO GAS PIPELINE last BIG meeting!!

2011-10-18T20:19:00.000-07:00

Wed, October 19, 7:00 PM, Ferris High 35 Colgate as this will be the LAST CHANCE to COMMENT against Spectra gas pipeline through Jersey City. You can help us by commenting and helping the organization NO Gas Pipeline which has been pivotal in the effort.

NO Gas Pipeline will sue FERC in Federal Court which is the ONLY way to stop Spectra's gas pipeline however NOGASPIPELINE.ORG can use more members to further the organization’s legal standing.

Click Here to Become a Member and get a t-shirt!

www.nogaspipeline.org/membership

Come to the hearing on Oct 19th. Sign-in to speak, bring signs, buy TShirts from NO Gas Pipeline. Can't come? Sign Petition online: www.nogaspipeline.org/petition

Details below:

Wednesday, October 19, 2011-7:00 p.m.
James J. Ferris High School Auditorium
35 Colgate Street, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302

NEW JERSEY - NEW YORK EXPANSION PROJECT
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rules on interstate gas pipeline projects.The draft EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) assesses the potential environmental effects of the construction and operation of the NJ-NY Project in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).

Any person wishing to comment on the draft EIS, from anywhere in US may do so. The public comment deadline is October 31, 2011. Go to NO Gas Pipeline to send comment to FERC: www.nogaspipeline.org/petition

Van Vorst Park Association monthly meeting

2011-10-18T04:29:00.000-07:00

MEETING AGENDA FOR OCTOBER:

STEVE FULOP-
Our councilman will briefly discuss the latest developments on our City Council and will take questions as well. It’s always great to hear what Steve has been pursuing on our behalf!

MEET THE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES:

The invitation was presented to all candidates running in this years council
elections being held November 8th to come and speak with our members.
Here is a list of who will be joining us this month.....

Rolando Lavarro
Dan Levin
Sue Mack
Viola Richardson
Imtiaz Syed

They will each be speaking individually to us and will be answering
questions as well. An informal meet and greet!

IMPORTANT PIPELINE MEETING!
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 19TH AT 7PM AT FERRIS HS
35 COLGATE STREET---
Public meeting regarding proposed natural pipeline--FERC will be in attendance.

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Black History group Exhibit

February Creative Grove

Riverview Neighborhood monthly get together

instigatorzine not about reptiles..

From the Road, Jennifer Krause, landscape interpretations

Darin DeField's Afrocentricity, art opening

Super Bowl Party Riverview Neighborhood

Rocking Grove (CREATIVE GROVE)

Karaoke with live Rock band

Creative Oxygen Grove

Occupy

JC Art school

First Songs of Spring

Project Homeless Connect

Hudson Restaurant week

Erik Schkrutz, closing reception

Trolley House Take over

JCI and New magazine winter meet and greet

audition for the vagina monologues

LITM foorball sunday

Creatures of the Wheel

Snowball 2012

Call for dancers

Creatives Flea

Hob'art has a new gallery!

casting call, auditions for the Attic Ensemble, "Crowns"

Postcards from aBroad, opening reception

open mic arthouse: Jacqueline Hallenbeck

Tempest Jammiversary

casting call for Downtown Urban Theater Festival

Down with Technic, deejay workshops

X-mas Hanukah and Kwanzaa edition Creative Grove

Nia a Kwanzaa Celebration, music awareness series

Ace Case Andy Williams Xmas special music showcase

Grigory Gurevich in City Hall

Caroling at Grace Space JC

DON'T YOU KNOW I'M LOCO? ALL STARS HOLIDAY LIVE COMEDY SHOW

Homeless Memorial

Trivia night

Immigrant Day Of Action - Rally & Speak Out

No gas pipeline holiday event

Jazz Brunch at Made with Love

Downtown Coalition of Neighborhood Associations holiday party

square Creative Grove square

Menorah lighting

Toy and Coat drive, Steve Fulop

150 Bay, powerhouse arts district art holiday sale

paint straight legal graffiti

"Paint Straight" Program Teaches Teens To Use Graffiti Skills Legally

JC Art school, your indie art entrepreneurs

Nimbus Nutcracker

Peter Dabbene at arthouse

winter wonderland @ project greenville

Hiroshi Kumagai Prelude to Digital Embrace

JC FRIDAYS

Square on the square

Spirit of Life Ensemble, Jazz series

after-feast thank the arts day

Teen open mic Grace Space JC

Art Fest

exciting day at Grove street Plaza!!

CREATIVE GROVE artist & designer market nov 18: ( 2-8pm)

Grove street PATH plaza

Quel Beast, Eric Champagne,Paul Richard, Lau Gallico

Mac and Cheese Bakeoff fundraiser

Attic Ensemble, theater at Barrow Mansion: "Next Fall"

Becoming who we are

Jenny Owen Youngs performance at Brennan Coffe House

Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge, play at St. Peters college

Art Fest

Project Greenville call for art

movies at the Loews: Batman 1966, Pearl Harbor, the train, saboteur, the bridge on the river kwai

11.11.11 dead prez

Tree lighting Ceremony holiday tree downtown

Ladies on the Mic

Children's violin concert

Community awareness series presents

22nd annual Cathedral Arts Festival

Now and Here, Milosz Koziej

Quel Beast, Eric Champagne,
Paul Richard, Lau Gallico