Nyck's House for sale @ Creative Grove

 

Friday, July 8,  2 -8pm

DJ Nyck  puts a different spin on "House" with his soulful variations of deep house, custom mixes and the very danceable joyful grooves

bring your hoolahoops for sure, 

you can get decked in with body paint, fun accessories, and stylish clothing at the market!

Creative Grove a destination in JC,

every time a different story, different artists

new faces, games and food

The Monologue Slam, poetry slam

 July 8,  8pm till midnight
Grassroots community center
54 Coles street JC

The JC slam opens its curtains to present "THE MONOLOGUE SLAM." Brush off those accents, take out that poem that always sounded more like a story anyway and get your character on for this original monologue challenge. We welcome any non-original monologues as special additions to our pre-show regularly scheduled open mic. Surprise guest judges will be scoring the competitors and our very own Scripted will be gracing us with his ...hosting presence. Doors open at 8 p.m. and sign-up is first come, first perform.

Want to Watch?
You've made an excellent choice. You will be experiencing live performance in a whole new light and it's only a measly $5!

Itching to open mic?
Way to share your gift! We'll be having a mixed open mic before the competition begins. We welcome all of the usual spoken word/music/comedy and urge all the actors in the group to bring out three-minute non-original monologues!

Ready to perform your own monologue?
Awesome! Your time limit is 5 minutes with a 30-second grace period where points will not be deducted. Memorization is encouraged, but not mandatory, and you want to come with two different monologues ready to go. The first round is with 6 competitors and the top 3 will advance to see who gets the gold through bronze.

Fasten your seat belt, it's going to be a bumpy and glorious ride!

There will be a brief open mic before the slam. All are welcome-- poets, musicians, comedians, sword swallowers, you name it!

Cover $5 / $3 Students

**Please bear in mind this is a FUNDRAISING SLAM. All proceeds go towards sending our 2011 representative team to the National Poetry Slam in Boston, Ma this August!**

Acting for adults

                                             (photo courtesy of 123 people.com)
Art House Productions
presents

ACTING FOR ADULTS:
Developing Your Voice on Stage
July 5th through Aug 2, 6.30 - 9 pm
 
5-week acting course offered this summer by
CHRISTINE GOODMAN
Founder/Executive Director, Art House Productions
Director, Producer, Writer and Professional Actor

ACTING FOR ADULTS’ comprehensive approach to actor craft will help you embrace yourself as an actor -- in a safe, supportive environment. This class is for adults who would like to explore the craft of acting and gain tools to help them feel more confident on stage when speaking or performing in public.

5 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:00pm
JULY 5 – AUGUST 2
Space limited! Reserve your spot now!

Call 201-915-9911 or Email info@arthouseproductions.org
for pricing and payment info

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

COURSE INCLUDES:
* Tools for relaxation and focus
* Building your character
* Facing the fear and using it to your advantage
* Is it all a lie? Staying truthful on stage
* Making the magic: how to bring a monologue to life

Beer culture

Epic Brewing Night @ Barcade

Please join us as we welcome Epic Brewing from Salt Lake City, Utah. They'll be on hand to celebrate their recent introduction to the New Jersey Craft Beer Market.
 July 14, 5 - 11pm,
Barcade, 163 Newark ave

Brainless - 8.3% ABV - Belgian Strong Pale Ale.
Copper Cone - 6.4% - American Pale Ale.
Galloway Porter - 5.4% - American Porter
Hopulent - 8.5% - American Double IPA
Imperial IPA -9.5% - Strong hoppy action!
Imperial Red - 7.8% - double strength American Amber Ale.
Intermountain Wheat- 5.0% - American Pale Wheat Ale.
Pfeifferhorn Lager - 5.3% - American Pale Lager.
Smoked and Oaked - 10.5% - Belgian Dark Ale brewed with smoked malt and aged in Colorado whiskey barrels.
Sour Apple Saison - 7.8% - Farmhouse Ale brewed with apples and spices.
Spiral Jetty - 6.6% - American India Pale Ale.

Urban Harvest Art Happening

Filmmaker Diana Quinones  Rivera, and nutritionist/food expert Luciane Mesko.

Saturday July 9th.
Location: 340 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Please come at 7PM SHARP for the screening of Diana's short Film.

Food will be provided, please bring your own drink.
RSVP so that we know how much food to make.
lauraqua3@hotmail.com

Groove on Grove July 6

HDSID presents Groove on Grove's
SPIRIT OF 7/6 SHOWCASE
----with--------
The Front Bottoms [6pm]
Wyldlife [645pm]
...Neo Noir [730pm]
Food Will Win the War [815pm]
---start times are sharp----
bring your ID's as Barcade will be serving

about the bands
The Front Bottoms [6pm]
www.myspace.com/thefrontbottomsmusic
"these guys pine better than a forest. after the show make sure you give someone a hug, it's all right though cause these guys have Big Big Plans"

Wyldlife [645 pm]
http://www.myspace.com/wyldlife7

"If chesthair was the only sign of man hood these guys would still be able to rock down a biker gang with peach fuzz of steel"

Neo Noir [730pm]
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Neo-Noir/187471547953986?sk=wall

JC Supergroup, lead by Kilsym with Rockin Lifestyles's Pete Kaufman on drums, Billy Donahue and Dan "Buzzkill" on Bass, and spiritual lead guitar Joe Conderacci

Food Will Win the War [815pm]
http://www.facebook.com/foodwillwinthewar

"Every battle needs a good beat. These guys will bring us all home safe at the end of the night"


Food from
Taco Truck | Lucinda's Creperie | Two Pitas in a Pod | La Bella Torte

Libations by Barcade

Art Opening "WHERE?!" Contemporary Landscapes at LITM

 July 5th, 7 - 10 pm,  LITM

140 Newark Ave

The third installment in our 3 month series "WHO?! WHAT?! WHERE?!" explores contemporary takes on the traditional form of Landscape. The artists in this show use photography, painting, collage and mixed media to express a sense of place.

DJ Meghan McKee keeps the good vibes flowing.

Lafayette Pool Ribbon Cutting

Lafayette/ Morris Canal Area Residents

The Lafayette Pool at Johnston Avenue and Van Horne Street will be opening July 1st with an official ribbon cutting ceremony.  I am told the ceremony is scheduled to begin at 12 noon.

This pool is a direct result of the aggressive efforts of Betty Kearns who help the community designate this site for a water park, the EPA Brownfield’s Pilot Program and Green Acre Funding that required community participation through the Brownfield’s Stakeholders Meetings, the Morris Canal Coalition for advertising & hosting the Stakeholders meetings, you the community that attended and voted for the project and of course, the City of Jersey City. 

Come out to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and take pride in something good that you made happen!


June Jones

President
Morris Canal Redevelopment Area Coalition
Morris Canal Community Development Corporation
360 Communipaw Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304

Phone (201) 915-9600
Fax      (201) 915-9607

Distort, artist reception at 58 gallery

June 30, 2011

New Works by Joe Iurato, R.E.U.J, Distort Opening 7-11p with DJ SCOTT

art row at Creative Grove July 1st

At our outdoor art scene on Grove street Jersey City this week
friday July 1st
2 - 8 pm

Convoluted Construct from NYC
Launched in New York City in 2010, Convoluted Construct merges fashion with art and art with fashion. As a brand, we contextualize high-fashion with fine art, generating inspiration from the coexistent synergies that complement both styles of self-expression. That specialization, tenacity and creativity, has amounted to the Limited-Edition, deluxe apparel line as fashion installments:  METAPHORICS
Visit their incredible mobile art gallery, replicating an authentic  gallery space with brick wall and hard wood floors
on a truck!!


Fish with Braids outdoors:
Paul Richard
Uta Brauser
Army of One
Ryan Ford



Luisa Pinzon, Newark Arts Council
Photography, handmade books by Sandro Gomes


Art by Alicia
Alicia Garcia

Elinor studio
New York


visit the art row at Creative Grove artist & designer market

every week a different story.

July 1st
Deejay Pastiche with garage, mashed up tronic beats

CREATIVE GROVE TV  the new art community media feature
for metro artists,
also accepting submissions for videos about your neighborhood
and the documentation of the process how things are made.
We want to re-educate the public to bring awareness about what it takes to make
our common use objects
find JC Library's bookmobile parked right next to the plaza, look for a book you wanted to read, but not purchase, (be green..)
Grove Street PATH Plaza
friday July 1st,
2 - 8 pm

www.creativegrove.org
creative grove artist & designer market on Facebook

june 29th Groove on Grove

June 29th at Groove on Grove!

6PM/ The Plush Interior
7pm/ These Animals
8pm/ Devi
...
About the Artists:

The Plush Interior takes the idea of a power duo to a higher level.
Starting off with the mighty groove of Andrew Gordon, adding the multi-textural sound of Vincent Denis and his 8 string guitar, and layering most songs with vocals and harmonies, the band achieves its sonic peak by creating a sound much larger than two players could seemingly produce.
Sharing a similar attitude with octopi and circus jugglers, Vincent and Andrew each cover several parts that converge into an intensely dynamic experience. The Plush Interior although “only” a duo, brings the might of a full ensemble.

New York City indie-pop quartet, These Animals, create a mix of dreamy pop and dance-able rock and roll. The band met while attending art school and began writing together in the early months of 2010. With keen pop sensibilities, their sixties-inspired harmonies sit comfortably on top of shoe-gaze guitar textures and toe-tapping rhythms. Cultivated from influences of friends and the city around them, there is something strangely familiar and reminiscent about These Animals’ music. Perhaps it’s nostalgia for a memory you wish you had.


Devi ("Davey") is an exciting new rock band from Jersey City led by a woman NYC blog Lucid Culture calls "one of the great guitar players of our time." This is "an utterly bad-ass power trio," says Midwest Record, with "a sense of humor, swagger, blistering guitar chops, looks, and the smarts to fuse niche with mass market." Italy's Audiovideofoto magazine adds "something tells us we are witnessing the birth of a rock star."

Jersey City record riot

June 25,
next to the Morgan Parking Lot, downtown Powerhouse arts district
all records music, cds,
music in any recorded  format

11 - 6 pm

summer blowout, arthouse

ART HOUSE SUMMER BLOWOUT!!!! 
friday June 24th,  8 pm - midnight, $5

Karaoke, twister competitions, organic baked goods from Made with Love Organic Bakery and Cafe, raffle prizes, and more more more!

One lucky person will win the legendary GOLDEN TICKET -- an all-access pass to all Art House events (including the Snow Ball!) for ONE FULL YEAR!

Beachwear is encouraged. Dress in your beach-bum best, slather on that sunscreen, and get ready for SUMMER PARTYING AT ITS BEST!

For those who are inspired to do so, we welcome inflatable pool toys/beach balls and your favorite karaoke CDs (must be CD+G format)!!

Statue of Liberty Night Cruises

 

Ladies on the mic, groove on Grove

Groove on Grove, june 22

In the mood for a little outdoor concert after work? Well this is going to be a good one as Ladies On The Mic performs at Groove On Grove! We have a great line up and we are looking for a great crowd to sing to so come on out and invite your friends!!

featuring:

Karen Davis
Melinda Davis
Kate Hedman
Chrissy Roberts

with Special Guests:
Plastiq Passion and The Aster Pheonyx Project

Alive and growing, uptown crew fundraiser

 July 9, 4 - 8 pm

The Home of Uptown Crewzer Tai Williams

37 Summit Avenue

Jersey City, NJ

 

 

As we sow, so will we reap.

We have so much to celebrate.
We are ALIVE and GROWING!

...- Our Neighborhoods
- Our Gardens
- Our Lives

- and, UPTOWN CREW too!

NJ Nonprofit Corporation Uptown Crew continues to develop programming that highlights the people, places and history of UPtown Jersey City.

Come join this very "growth oriented" evening of food and fun. You'll learn about what we do, our plans for the upcoming months and how you can help us keep the energy flowing throughout ALL of Jersey City. Bring your ideas and your appetite!

We are aiming to serve produce that is locally grown or sourced.
Can you help? If you garden, please bring something from your bounty to show and share! If you don't, please consider donating a beverage or dessert.

Representatives from the Journal Square CSA and Jersey City Food Coop will be available to talk about options for your access to healthful, fresh foods.

Music provided by the incomparable DJ Neva, and some creative surprises....

$10 admission.

Plus, we'll be raffling off beautiful, GREEN prizes!

http://www.UPTOWNCREW.org/
http://journalsquarecsa.weebly.com/
http://www.jcfoodcoop.coop/

THE CREW IS YOU!

MAP and DIRECTIONS:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=204232287611097155013.0004a6452423318b7019b&msa=0&ll=40.720624%2C-74.06064&spn=0.014116%2C0.025449

The
Winard Harper Group

PRESENTS       Jazz at Monticello   

Featuring

Muhammad Bilal, Violinist
                             
With Special Guest Vocalists
Antoinette Montague & Laura Brunner
Sunday, July 3, 2011
6 – 10 p.m.
189 Monticello Ave, Jersey City, NJ 

$10.00 cover
Appetizers served

evening attire suggested

              TICKETS & INFO: TRACY    @ 201-344-9606
                                                   MICHELE @ 201-852-1819

Tickets Must Be Presented @ the Door

Free Film!
Wednesday June 22nd
just east of the gazebo after sunset (around 8:30 pm)
Films in Van Vorst
7th Annual Summer Film Series
presents
"The Kings Speech"
 directed by Tom Hooper




The Kings Speech
the 2011 Academy Award winner for Best Picture,
Best Director for Tim Hooper,
Best Actor Colin Firth and Best Screenplay by David Seidler

go to

www.filmsinvanvorst.com to see the trailer

 Bring a chair!

Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors;


The Van Vorst Park Association,
The Friends of Van Vorst Park,

with special thanks to
The City of Jersey City

Creative Grove under siege

Sirelo Entertainment is so happy to bring back a new season of CREATIVE GROVE UNDER SIEGE! Last year we had a blast taking over the market every last Friday of the month. We were blessed with some amazing performances and guests! This year there will be no shortage of awesome!

CREATIVE GROVE UNDER SIEGE by SIRELO ENTERTAINMENT
happens the LAST FRIDAY of EVERY MONTH from APRIL to SEPTEMBER
Upcoming Dates:
...
July 29
September 30

From 2-8pm Sirelo Entertainment takes over the circle located at Grove St. Path Plaza during the Creative Grove Artist & Designer Market. We bring in DJ's, Live Percussion, Dancers and Special Guests to join us for the day. As always we encourage musical instruments, children, pets, good vibes, fairies, free love, flowers, rainbows and hugs ♥

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JOINING US ON FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2011 from 2-8PM

Music by DAVIDSON OSPINA & OSCAR P

DAVIDSON OSPINA ( Ospina Digital )
Davidson Ospina. This is what you need to know about the NYC artist, remixer, DJ, and owner of Ospina Digital records, a leading label heavily influencing the current House music scene.
He started out just like any other kid from Queens in the early 80’s, with an intense love of music. ‘My neighborhood exposed me to a wide variety of music. But, I was really inspired by the NYC break-dancing scene. The music at that time was so exciting and made you want to move. I felt the need to contribute to that’. He followed up on that ‘need to contribute’ and by his early teens he was not only producing his own songs, he was remixing other artist’s tracks.

The momentum of his influence in the Underground did not go unnoticed. It broke through up to the Overground. Popular artists, who wanted to be heard in the clubs, began to come to him. The roster of Popular artists wanting his touch is impressive, with Ospina reworking Britney Spears (more than once), Backstreet Boys, Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Mark Anthony, and, well, you get the idea.

For Davidson's full bio and more information:
http://www.ospinamusic.com/
http://facebook.com/davidsonospina



OSCAR P ( Open Bar Music )
Oscar's diverse DJ sets have been featured on the Roger Sanchez show “Release Yourself” and the Paul Van Dyk “VONYC Sessions” this year, and his career highlights include projects like Extortion's "How Do You See Me Now" (Junior Boys Own/Polygram), and Swing 52's hit "Colour of Skin" f/ Arnold Jarvis later licensed by Pete Tong's FFRR label. He's remixed tracks for Beyonce, 2 Unlimited, John Legend, Sabrina Johnston, Peech Boys, Physics, Sasha Alazy, Alix Alvarez, and Silvano Da Silva.

Traveling the world Oscar P has played at some of the most respected club venues in the world building an impressive resume of dj dates in London, Dubai, Italy, Singapore, Puerto Rico, Chicago, Miami, Amsterdam, France, Poland, as well as New York City, and Philadelphia where he plays regulary at Sundae, Aqua-Booty, and Water Taxi Beach. His style remains to this day deep and soulful house meets Ibiza excess. His fusion of sounds is quite apparent on his syndicated podcast Open Bar Radio which can be found on Itunes with over 30,000 loyal listeners weekly and growing.

For Oscar's full bio and more information:
http://www.openbarmusicnyc.com/

Egyptian Style Belly Dance by TARIK SULTAN & STUDENTS

TARIK SULTAN is one of the World’s best known pioneers of male Oriental Dance in the world. He is perhaps the most vocal advocate for the validity of male Oriental Dancers. His articles on their role both in the professional and social arenas throughout history in the cultures of the Middle East and North Africa have been translated into several languages. They remain not only educational resources, but an inspiration for male dancers and their teachers as well.

Tarik began his formal training in Oriental Dance as a student of Morocco in 1985. Over the years his talent and dedication to the art has earned him a reputation as a dynamic performer, and inspiring teacher and choreographer. He has taught many successful seminars across the nation as well as The UK, Japan, Australia, Trinidad and Argentina.

Tarik’s international credits include the Jerusalem Festival, the Dar America Assoc in 2003 he became one of the first male dancers to perform at the Ahlan Wa Sahlan Festival in Cairo, Egypt. He has also performed at the United Nations, Lincolin Center and The Museum of Natural History. He has also been a featured performer in some of the top nightclubs in New York City such as Casbah Rouge, Mehenata Horus and The Habibi Lounge. He currently performs at LeSouk and Feluca.

In addition to his regular classes and performances, Tarik regularly travels to the Middle East and North Africa in order to increase his knowledge and to document the various folk dances of those countries.

Aside from teaching in NY, Tarik currently teaches classes at Grassroots Community Space on Mondays from 8-10pm


http://www.tariksultan.com/
or Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=144072282321681&set=t.546240568&type=1&theater#!/pages/Tarik-Sultan/107216513154
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American Tribal Style Belly Dance by KARA & NAJA of TRIBE HAMSA

KARA
Kara joined the NYC tribal dance community in 2005, inspired by the beautiful dancing and drum circles she experienced at SCA events. She began studying tribal fusion, and became a member of the Alchemy Tribal Collective, directed by Sarah Johannson Locke of Alchemy Performance Theater a former member of Gypsy Caravan. Kara performed with the collective at Rakkasah Spring Caravan, 2008. The following year, she began studying with Mimi Fontana, director of Manhattan Tribal, NYC's first ATS troupe and Fat Chance Sister Studio. Kara is excited to be a core member of Tribe Hamsa. Her favorite aspect of ATS is the spontaneity and improvisation of the dance, its joyousness, and the sisterhood that group dance offers.

NAJA
Born in Brooklyn, now on Staten Island, NY, Naja (Maria Richardson) has been belly dancing since 2002. She has studied under Mariyah of Brooklyn, NY, and from 2004 -2006, was a member of the Alchemy Tribal Collective directed by Sarah Johansson Locke, formerly of Gypsy Caravan of Oregon. Since 2006, she has been a core member of Manhattan Tribal, directed by Mimi Fontana, NYC’s first and only American Tribal Style belly dance troupe and Fat Chance Sister Studio. In 2009, Naja created and is director of Tribe Hamsa, Staten Island's first ATS belly dance troupe and Fat Chance Sister Studio. Naja has performed at LeSouk, NY; Lafayette Grill, NYC; Jebon, NYC; Dance Parade 2007 - 2009, Rakkasah Spring Caravn 2007 – 2010, the northeast’s largest Middle Eastern festival; and many other venues throughout the tri-state area. In January, 2010, she traveled to Paris to perform with Manhattan Tribal at Festival Bellyfusions. She is Certified, General Skills (2009) and Teacher Training (2010), by Fat Chance Belly Dance of San Francisco. Naja holds weekly classes teaching American Tribal Style Belly Dance on Staten Island, NY, and is available to teach at workshops and festivals. When not teaching or performing with Manhattan Tribal or Tribe Hamsa, Naja is a Records Information Management professional at a major international law firm.

For more information:
www.tribehamsa.com
www.facebook.com/tribehamsaSI

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KID'S BAZAAR by UMPA LUMPA

UMPA LUMPA founded by Laura Dejean in 2009. After many years of varying (more negative than positive) experiences with clowns and kid's entertainment at her daughter's Birthday Parties.
Laura came to the conclusion that she could add more quality,
love and enthusiasm to the world of children's entertainment.

It starts with making every single child's smile count, reviving old school party games and ends with transforming parties and events into healthy and eco-conscious happenings, without toxic food and cakes, junk party favors and much less garbage. We are trying to bring imagination and phantastic memories back into your kid's special days.

Her experience includes many years of teaching Self-Defense
(with fun) to children as young as 4 which Laura will do again soon in Jersey City. She is also currently teaching a musical enrichment program in Jersey City Public Schools through Cohen Arts and Education. http://cohenartsed.com/index3.html
Umpa Lumpa can offer parties in Spanish and German!

Fore more information:
http://www.umpalumpafun.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000834489015&sk=info

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Please stop by our friend's table!

NICOLE C. MARTINEZ - A.O.M. COSMETICS

Nicole C. Martinez, Owner, Hand Crafter, Custom Blend Color Specialist

A.O.M Cosmetics, Inc. offers hand made, chemical free mineral makeup containing the natural sunscreen titanium dioxide.
A.O.M Cosmetics, Inc. is perfect for the woman who desires soft, supple looking radiant skin. If you have not tried mineral makeup yet, see what you've been missing. Mineral makeup brings out your natural beauty while minimizing flaws and wrinkles.
Natural mineral makeup has skin clearing and healing properties, is extremely long wearing and has natural SPF. Mineral makeup is so gentle you can even sleep in it. Go on and give it a try. You'll be glad you did.
A.O.M Cosmetics, Inc. pure mineral foundation has the best coverage of any cosmetic on the market. Stop worrying about unattractive blemishes or uneven skin tones- apply mineral foundation and enjoy your youthful, natural appearance.

Fore more information:
www.aomcosmetics.com

*** Do you have a hand - made, creative product that you would like to promote and or sell at the Creative Grove Artist & Designer Market on a Last Friday of the Month when SIRELO ENTERTAINMENT is there? Please contact us at:
sireloentertainment@gmail.com

We can make you a part of the fun and excitement that is a Friday outside at the market with Live Entertainment, and most of all the opportunity to showcase and sell your product! ***

________________________________________________

We would like to give a huge thank you to our friends at
Creative Grove Artist & Designer Market
Arts In Action: Uta Brauser & Laura Dejean
http://www.creativegrove.org/
or FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/sirenamari/posts/2016823102205?ref=notif&notif_t=feed_comment#!/pages/Creative-Grove-Artist-Designer-Market/191875695987

We hope to see you there!
Your hosts Sirena & Chelo Mercado (Sirelo Entertainment) 

CD for kids, Chrissy Roberts CD release party

Saturday, Art House is thrilled to host our dear friend Chrissy Roberts' CD Release Party! Bring your kids (especially ages 2-8) for FREE FUN! Original and familiar kids music, arts and crafts, organic baked goods for sale from Made with Love Cafe and a raffle for fun prizes! Hope to see you there!

Art House Productions
presents
CD Release for Kids!
KID Notes
Written and Performed by Chrissy Roberts

Sat, June 18 * 12-3:30pm
FREE

Freedom of

 

i love this picture,

seen on the kuelimika blog(spot.com)

"Brooklyn Heights" Artist Talk
Saturday, June 25th, 2011
12 Noon to 3 PM at the The Distillery Gallery & Artspace
7 Hutton Street, Jersey City, NJ

Exhibition Dates -- June 3 to July 2, 2011

Come out and attend an Artist Talk, in conjunction with our "Brooklyn Heights" exhibition at the Distillery Gallery & Artspace. Listen to some of the artists from this exhibit discuss their unique experiences working in the Heights and Brooklyn, including thoughts on mediums used, methods and artwork.

The "Brooklyn Heights" exhibit features work from artists residing or working in an art studio in Brooklyn or Jersey City Heights. Although it’s certainly New York, Brooklyn has it’s own culture, a distinct art scene and a flavor all its own. The Heights is a district at the end of Jersey City that overlooks Hoboken and has been described as the new Brooklyn because it is a diverse community being transformed by the energy of it’s residents both old and new. Artists have always been at the heart of community change. The title of this show is a play on words that seeks to highlight and build a bridge between Brooklyn and the Heights -- let’s hang at the Distillery.

JCVillage: Embankment

 VOTE EMBANKMENT!

Help the Embankment Preservation Coalition win up to $25,000 in the National Trust for Historic Preservation “This Place Matters” Community Challenge. The Trust selected the Coalition from 250 entrants to compete with 99 others in the challenge. Now It’s Up to You! As of this weekend, we rank #10 out of 100 participants.

The Coalition works to preserve a massive stone structure, one of the last remnants of the Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Branch, for use as a habitat-oriented park and segment of the East Coast Greenway biking and walking trail from Maine to Florida. For more than one hundred years, the Embankment and a predecessor elevated structure carried the PRR’s freightway to the Hudson River, contributing to the growth of the Port of New York and New Jersey. Preservation of the transportation corridor is essential to good public access to the Hudson River from Downtown Jersey City. The Embankment has long formed the backdrop to festivals and parades, including those of Holy Rosary Church, the oldest Italian parish in the state, and St. Anthony’s, the oldest Polish parish, which is also on the National Register of Historic Places.

to vote, go to www.embankment.org

Film Forum, "the circle"

JCAS presents “The Circle” (2010) June 12, 7.30 - 10.30

Winner of the Golden Lion at the 2000 Venice International Film Festival, 'The Circle' by Jafar Panahi is a politically controversial and critically acclaimed addition to Iran's New Wave movement of the past decade. 'The Circle' questions current restrictions on women's freedoms in Iran by depicting three female characters on the day of their release from prison encountering significant obstacles... in moving forward without being re-arrested.

Director Jafar Panahi has been serving a 6-year jail sentence since Dec. 20, 2010, on charges of propaganda for his body of films. The Iranian goverment has also issued him a 20-year ban from making any more movies, screenplays, or giving interviews to domestic and foreign media. The campaign for Panahi's release from prison has been undertaken by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International.

Film starts at 7:30, discussion to follow.
FREE admission; $5 donation suggested.
Beverages will be available, but please leave food at the door.

Country: Iran
Language: Persian
Runtime: 90 min

Alchemy in Plastic & Vinyl

--> A Solo Art-Toy Showcase featuring a collection of New & Custom Toy work by Artist Kris Dulfer (of) KiD iNK iNDUSTRiES.
--> Kris creates custom "one-of-a-kind" and small run production pieces of Toy-Art working on several designer toy platforms including; Toy2r's 'QEE' line, KidRobot's 'Dunny' & 'Munny' lines, as well as other toy manufacturers pieces from the likes of 3A, KusoVinyl, Steve Talko...wski, RAJE and Smash Tokyo Toys.
--> This showcase will encompass several types of platforms, including the first public release of two complete series of customs, also several original limited-run, hand-produced resin pieces which have been fabricated in the KiD iNK iNDUSTRiES studio workshop, by Kris, right in Hoboken NJ.
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Opening Night & Reception with the Artist:
6.10.2011
7:30pm-Bar Close
Showcase runs; 6.10.11 thru 7.14.11 *during Bar operating hours.
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White Star Bar
230 Brunswick Street
**(on the corner of Brunswick & Pavonia Ave.)
Jersey City, NJ 07302
ph. 201-653-9234
email: info@whitestarbar.com

Films in Van Vorst park

Free films in the open space downtown
Van Vorst Park near gazebo

Dr Lou and the Jazz allstars at Casa Colombo

Made in jersey City event

Come to Jersey City's Third Annual "Made in Jersey City Day" at City Hall. This is an event that showcases some of our local, small businesses and this year there is a tasty twist with our "How Sweet It Is" theme. On hand will be local bakeries, confectioners and ice cream shops. Don't miss this opportunity to support local businesses and have a tasty treat!

Parkfest, Hamilton Park

June 11^th – PARKFEST, 10 AM – 6 PM, (rain date June 12^th)

meet the neighborhood with a fleamarket, food, artisans, locals and
enjoy the park packed with the residents of the area

Hudson River Waterfront Walks

Walkers - attention

Hello Walkers

Please plan to join the Board of the Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy on Sunday June 12th for our second Walk the Walkway tour of 2011 in downtown Jersey City. Our first tour on May 1 was a spectacular walk through Liberty State Park.  This one will be even better as we view Lower Manhattan from downtown Jersey City. 

Go to www.hudsonriverwaterfront.org for more information, travel directions and to register.

The Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy
www.hudsonriverwaterfront.org