Art scene JC Heights this weekend Riverview Neighborhood

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Open Mic TONIGHT at Trolley Car Bar & Grill, 328 Palisade Ave, Jersey City! No Fooling! Musicians, Poets, Comedians, Rappers and Other Creative Types Welcome! Sign up by msg or at the bar at 8:30pm. Please let me know if you want to get on the list. I think this one will be EPIC!!

And, 

All the cool people are going to the RNA Flea Market & Music Festival THIS Saturday, Featuring Sea of Otters, GMJ Groove, Crash Gordon, Martin Moretto and more! Bring the kids, dogs and your dancing shoes!

https://www.facebook.com/events/157763297755374/

*Bring the kids, the dogs and your most Fabulous Dancing Shoes!!

Also, 

Please like the official Sea of Otters Facebook page! 

*Our goal is to get at least 500 likes by the end of September!

Thanks again for all your support!

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Nick Ciavatta

http://www.frigginfabulousproductions.com/

JC Land o f the Freeform arts and music festival

First annual "Jersey City- Land of the Freeform Arts and Music Festival" is a celebration of the artistic community in the area. It represents the cultural diversity and creativity that thrives locally. The sponsor, Peace by Piece Studio, is a local organization who is giving back to the community through various events such as this. The area the festival is taking place was designated as the Riverview Arts District, but was never codified in the zoning department. This festival will bring light to the...

city and neighborhood that many talented artists and musicians live and support this area.

From noon to 2 pm there will be a bluegrass jam. Feel free to bring your own acoustic instruments to join in on the jam.

Live music, art and local vendors will be the highlights of the event. Bands that will be playing are:

The Yellow Dogs- https://www.facebook.com/Theyellowdogs (Iranian rock band from Brooklyn)

Life Eaters- https://www.facebook.com/LifeEaters (rock band with ex member of Rye Coalition)

Sean Coleman and the Quasars- https://www.facebook.com/thequasars (rockabilly)

Johnny Ace and Sidewalk Zydeco- http://sidewalkzydeco.com/

Bombay Rickey- https://www.facebook.com/bombayrickey (cross of 1960's Bollywood and Spaghetti Western)

St. Claire- http://stclaire.bandcamp.com/ (indie folk)

Ember Schrag- https://www.facebook.com/emberschragmusic (singer songwriter)

Debby Schwartz- http://www.dssoulfullcafe.com/musicians/july-2012-music-resident-debby-schwartz/
(vocalist of P.G. Six Band and Joe McGinty’s Loser’s Lounge)

Mavrothi Kontanis- http://www.mtkontanis-music.com/home.html (Greek style music from the bandleader of Maeandros and Mild Mannered Rebel)

Riverview Farmers Market

The Riverview Farmers Market is Back!

The second season of the Riverview Farmers Market begins this Sunday, May 6th at 9AM in Riverview-Fisk Park (Palisade Ave bet. Griffith & Bowers) RNA is honored to be a sponsor of the market which is run by Farms in the City Heights. The market will be open each Sunday from May through October from 9:00am to 2:00pm. There will be a lot of special activities this week for the opening so please come out and support the market.

Your favorite food vendors from last season will be returning along with a few new ones. The vendors include Alstede Farms, Made with Love, Nature's Own, Saucy Sara's Salsa, Sassy Sweet Treats, Senor Snacks, Stella's Empanadas, and Vesco Foods (got a love those pickles). There are also some great non-food vendors to check out in the coming weeks--knife sharpening anyone? And Not Yo Mama's Crafts Fair will be at the market on July 1 and October 21st, so save those dates!

RNA will have a table at the market and we are again seeking volunteers to tend to it. Volunteering is easy and it is a great opportunity to meet people. To volunteer please email riverviewneighborhood@comcast.net. 

Free summer movies in Riverview park

The movie will be shown on a big screen in Riverview-Fisk Park (Palisade Ave between Griffith & Bowers) Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and we will provide the movie and the popcorn (free!)  Come early and picnic and get to know your neighbors. 
The movie will start just after dark – at approximately 8:15. The Washington Park Association and the Riverview Neighborhood Association are presenting this film and a free film each Friday in August.  See below for schedule and locations.

Ratatouille   Aug 24
Dance with Me  Aug 26