May 8, 2.30 - 5.30 Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne street
At this Community Forum we will:
LEARN how the "Citizens United" Supreme Court ruling allows unlimited corporate spending to influence national politics.
CHOOSE the best legislative solutions to restore political power to individuals.
PLAN our next event to focus public attention and demand legislative action.
Please join us!
Take back our government from corporations and lobbyists.
Featured speakers: Danny Schecter and John Bonifaz
Danny Schechter is an investigative journalist, filmmaker, and author. His latest film "Plunder: The Crime of Our Time" features interviews with industry insiders to reveal how the financial crisis was built on a foundation of criminal activity.
John C. Bonifaz is a Boston-based attorney and political activist specializing in constitutional law and voting rights, and founder of the National Voting Rights Institute.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
35th annual MeetBall
the Van Vorst Park Associations annual fundraiser, fun celebration and neighborhood Ball.
saturday may 15th, 6.30 - 11 pm, Saint Peter's Prep hall, Grand x Warren Street.
Big Band "Cornucopia", various celebrity singers (probably also our mayor), appetizers, food, deserts, beer and wine.
Bring your dance shoes.
Bring some fun outfits!
advance tickets $20, $25 at door. tix available at made with Love and Fish with Braids on Jersey Ave.
Everything Jersey City Festival
the Everything Jersey City Festival, an annual event in the Heights:Saturday, May 22nd 11am-6pm, 10 blocks on Central Ave in the Heights, all businesses, artists, creatives,
special merchandise, 4 stages, free concerts and performances,
bounce house, slide, rock climbing wall and petting zoo.
transportation: bus Coach, 10/99, Lightrail
Entertainment:
- The Benjamins - NJ's favorite Modern-Arena Rock group!
- Paddy and the Pale Boys Your Favorite Irish Band - Boston's Irish groups have nothing on these boys!
- Tru Brit - Reminsce of the 70s with this Tribute group!
- Verdict - We're Jammin'! Reggae and Calypso under the sun!
- Swingadelic - Modern Big Band Music that's so good, you'll be saluting Uncle Sam!
- Rumba Con Son - Salsa & Latin Beats that'll have you 'Dancin' in the Streets!'
- Christine Santelli - American Roots/Blues from Jersey City's own world renowned artist!
- Xol Azul Band - Rock en Español! Muy Caliente!
- CHOICE - Jersey City's own Bad Boys of Acapella and Oldies are back!
- Edward Solomon and Go Falcon - New Age Pop/ Rock led by Jersey City's own Edward Solomon of Hauptman Carpets, 307 Central Avenue.
- Actors Shakespeare Company at NJCU
- Family Fitness Martial Arts
- Jang Star Taekwondo
Cinco de Mayo @Boca Grande
Big Cinco de Mayo Festivity with Beer girls, music, prizes at Boca Grande
564 Washington Blvd, Pavonia Newport JC
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
A djBRUNCH with djTOMORROW at the Warehouse cafe,
140 Bay Street, Powerhouse arts districtCome join us Sunday, May 9th for some great food & music & as always some smiles at our djBRUNCH :: Noon – 5pm
Music Menu by- DjTOMORROW selecting an eclectic blend of Soul Grooves from around the world.
Menu-by Julius Torres.
$13
Music Menu by- DjTOMORROW selecting an eclectic blend of Soul Grooves from around the world.
Menu-by Julius Torres.
$13
the secret life of a ... Jersey City backyard, opening reception
John Dunstan, May 13 - June 1
photography, world premiere of his film "the secret life of a Jersey City backyard", peep show of insect sex.
opening reception may 13, 6-9pm .
Fish with Braids Gallery, 521 Jersey Ave, JC
Monday, May 3, 2010
Mike DiFeo's photography
may 20th, 7 - 11pm
Mike Di Feo's 1st solo photographic exhibition at the Lex Leonard Gallery at 143 C. Columbus in Jersey City.
The work itself falls into the abstract expressionist category of photography." I like to open and drag the shutter and paint with the still lights. All of the work is native to Jersey City".
Setting the mood and laying down the groove in the DJ booth is chilltown's own Lex Leonard!
mayth (may eighth..), party
The two resident bands of 660 grand st., Jack Parsons Moonchild and Thomas Francis Takes His Chances will be performing their first double bill at the newly renovated venue in celebration of MAYTH! (may 8th) and the official release of JPM's first full length album (self titled). a limited hand number run of their first release will be available at the party, along with TFTHC's newest album "don't give up on me dad"...raw animal, electric energy, psychedlic lighting, kick ass live music...plus an eclectic mix of classic and current rock/experimental tunes played throughout the night. ...a music venue in jersey city that can actually support full bands and their equipment!... doors at 11, TFTHC @11:30, JPM @12:30.
...stop by earlier that night for the opening to rock soups new ground floor art gallery with new works from resident artists Nyugen Smith, John Ruddy, John Fathom and others...
Urban conflict championship 2 Strike down, mixed martial arts competition
Professional Mixed Martial Arts Competition. cage combat
Friday, May 14, 2010 7 - 11pm | |
The National Guard Armory of Jersey City | |
678 Montgomery Street  |
MAIN EVENT: Dante Rivera vs Ryan Contaldi
LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION TITLE FIGHT: John Cholish vs Hitalo Machado
Jersey City's "Mike Medrano" vs Mike Dolce
Sean Santella vs Josh Rave
Dan Cramer vs Carlos Brooks
Jimmie Rivera vs Joey Camacho
Pat Bennett vs Mike Dunaj
Ryan Quinn vs Colin Schrader
Mike Winters vs Kevin Horowitz
Jason McLean vs Felipe Arantes
Juan Barrantes vs Marcos Rodrigues
This fight card will be the most exciting group of MMA fights to ever hit the NYC / New Jersey area. Urban Conflict Championship has put together this event featuring some of the most talented fighters in the country, and we're doing it for $35 a ticket. Our fight card consists of the fighters who are ready to take their game to the next level, and win a fight that could land them in the UFC.
Mixed marshal arts competition events are legal in New Jersey, but NOT in New York
Just add sound
may 13, 9 -11pm, Grassroots community space
Come chill at the sweetest open mic in Jersey City! Bring your voices, music, poems, and rhymes.
Justin Woo hosts. DJ Purple Stuff spins.
Jersey City is blowing up. Be part of the explosion.
guitar bomb and The Betty Rats (Nashville) live music@Lucky 7
may 4th, Lucky 7's: Guitar Bomb (from Bklyn) and The Betty Rats (from Nashville) will be playing . The show starts at 9pm.
mad skateboard unexpected
art installation in window showcase at fish with braids gallery, the cans are exploding from his chest..
this spontaneous unexpected show with graf artist, skateboard stylist Pablo Naranjo, is up only until may 11. cocktail reception thursday may 6th with Sangria 7 - 10 pm fish with braids gallery, 521 jersey ave
Creative Grove artist & designer market
JC's outdoor art and community forum, market place, venue, music, playground..
every friday, 2 -8 pm, rain or shine
Grove Street PATH plaza, Jersey City, C Columbus Drive x Grove Street
This Week DJ Pastiche and Skitzofrenic Funk Ensemble
DUB STEP, Drum and Basss, along with Bass sounds and Experimental noize
outdoor boutiques, Hoboken Chess Club! compete with your community!
Hoolahoopers galore, maybe hoola hooping classes soon to come
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Communipaw Story Marathon
264 Fairmount Avenue: June 4th 7:30pm - 10pm
Live readings of short stories set in Communipaw and written by Washington Irving, one of the first writers to capture an American literary voice. From his 1855 collection, Wolfert’s Roost and Miscellanies.
Special appearance by punk roots musician Nathan Carpenter.
Join us for a lively evening of old-timey fun.
FREE. Refreshments available.
www.UptownCrew.net
This is a JC Fridays event.
Lollibomb Beauty® at the Alley Cat Gallery
Join Lollibomb Beauty® at the Alley Cat Gallery (Coles Street between 4th & 5th): Friday, May 28th 7pm - 10pm
An evening of beauty cocktails, perfume potions, and good girlie fun! Enjoy...
MUSIC & ART by DJ HOOSATRON
PIN-UP ACCESSORIES by HOWDY SAILOR
ARTWORK by emerging artist ERICA RESNICK
JEWELRY by JOANNE SIMMONS
THE CONSTANT NEVER: a new multimedia adventure play
Art House Productions Hamilton Square (1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor):
THE CONSTANT NEVER
a new multimedia adventure play
Time flies on restless pinions - constant never. -Friedrich Schiller
PERFORMANCE DATES (ALL SHOWS AT 8PM)
May 7-8 (Fri, Sat)
May 13-15 (Thurs, Fri, Sat)
May 20-22 (Thurs, Fri, Sat)
SPECIAL EVENTS
May 14th: Please join us for a post-show talk with cast and crew
May 21th: Sign language interpreted performance, assistive listening devices available
(reserve at 201.915.9911 or by emailing info@arthouseproductions.org)
TICKETS $20 general admission
To purchase, visit
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/110569
STARRING
Rafael Cruz, Amy Elise, Alana Jackler*, Richard Kirkwood, Megan Wagner
* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, appearing under a Special Appearance Contract
ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC ENSEMBLE
Sarah Finer, Michael Flinck, David Ribyat
DIRECTED BY: Christine Goodman
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Jack Halpin
VIDEO DESIGN: Sara Wentworth
MUSIC AND AUDIO DESIGN: Michael Flinck
LIGHTING DESIGN: Lance A. Michel
STAGE MANAGER: Judy Nunez
LOCATION
Art House Productions
Hamilton Square, 1 McWilliams Place, 6th Fl., Jersey City, NJ
(SE Corner of Hamilton Park near Erie St./8th St.)
Wheelchair accessible
Pre-Show Tactile Tours, Braille/Large Print Programs Available
www.arthouseproductions.org
Groove on Grove Kick off - Cinco de Mayo Bash
Grove Path Plaza (Christopher Columbus Dr & Grove St): May 5th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Grove Street PATH Plaza is kicking off with the Cinco De Mayo Fiesta!!! The party will be featuring Lucha DJ and los Chispatores, the North Brunswick Winter Percussion Group and Rainbow Fresh. There will be food from restaurants such as More, Sawadee, Bar Majestic ... And it wouldn't be a party with out drinks, so don't worry about pre-gaming at home. Just come to the Grove Path Plaza's Kick Off Fiesta and get your drink on here!!!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Restoration Tour of the Beacon
The Beacon (4 Beacon Way): Saturday May 1st 11:00 am - 12:30
Historic Preservation Month, Metrovest Equities and the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy invite the public to tour the spectacular restoration of the Art Deco former Jersey City Medical Center.
The Beacon's own restoration consultant, Ulana Zakalak, will take you on a tour highlighting the new lobby, the restored Broadway corridor, the Rialto Theater, and the former lobby, which is now the billiards room, complete with the newly conserved Allen George Newman bas-relief, From Myth to Medicine. Mayor Frank Hague's office, has now been converted into the Hague Poker Room, also restored lobbies and the Roosevelt reading room.
$10/$7 for seniors and students. Meet at the new lobby of The Beacon.
For more information contact Ulana Zakalak at uzakalak@comcast.net
Historic Preservation Month, Metrovest Equities and the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy invite the public to tour the spectacular restoration of the Art Deco former Jersey City Medical Center.
The Beacon's own restoration consultant, Ulana Zakalak, will take you on a tour highlighting the new lobby, the restored Broadway corridor, the Rialto Theater, and the former lobby, which is now the billiards room, complete with the newly conserved Allen George Newman bas-relief, From Myth to Medicine. Mayor Frank Hague's office, has now been converted into the Hague Poker Room, also restored lobbies and the Roosevelt reading room.
$10/$7 for seniors and students. Meet at the new lobby of The Beacon.
For more information contact Ulana Zakalak at uzakalak@comcast.net
Knitting: Yarn 'tasting' event
The Stockinette Knitting Cafe (581 Jersey Ave): Saturday May 1st 11:am - 4:00 pm
The Stockinette is searching for your help in picking out some new yarns for the shop. Come bring your needles, and enjoy some wine while test driving some samples of new fibers.
Join us early for for the door prizes.
The Stockinette is searching for your help in picking out some new yarns for the shop. Come bring your needles, and enjoy some wine while test driving some samples of new fibers.
Join us early for for the door prizes.
Live music: Jessica Rose
Zeppelin Hall (88 Liberty View Drive): Every Friday Jessica Rose and guitarist Doug Atkins, play a cover songs at Zeppelin Hall biergarten from 8:00 - 11:00pm
Band: Lip Service
O'Haras Downtown (172 1st St): Tonight! April 30th
10pm
Come down to O'Hara's to hear your favorite songs covered my Lip Service
10pm
Come down to O'Hara's to hear your favorite songs covered my Lip Service
Jersey City Poety Slam
Lenape (332 2nd St): every friday. Doors open at 8pm
Slam is hosted by BRKNINGLSH
One final contestant will have the chance to compete in the Individual World Poetry Slam 2010.
Admission: $10/$12 to BYOB.
Wine available for donations.
Show begins around 10
Monday, April 26, 2010
stand and deliver, play
May 21, 22, 7 pm, West Side Theater, 285 West Side Ave
Jersey City Arts High School presents the play:
Stand and Deliver
the play tells the real life story of Jaime Escalante, the inspirational math teacher who turned inner city kids in LA into top-achieving math students.
Today, Mr. Escalante is dying of cancer, his insurance has run out. His former students are trying to stand and deliver for him, raising money for his care.
the Foundation for Advancement in Science & Education, a California non profit corp, has established a trust account for all contributions for the 'Friends of Jaime' Fundraising campaign.
admission $8.00
book swap fundraiser
- BOOK SWAP at Jack’s Toy Shop on
- Fundraiser for Learning Community Charter School
When: ALL WEEK during Jack’s regular hours of operation (closed on Mon. and Wed.) through Sunday, 5/1.
How much: $1 to exchange books and $2 to take books without bringing books to exchange (all proceeds will go to LCCS).
Wine tasting benefit for Grace Seniors and Feeding the Hungry
Central Avenue Liquors
&
Grace Van Vorst Community Service
Are Delighted to Present
a
Wine Tasting
Friday, April 30th
7:00pm – 9:00pm
$35
$25 in Advance
At
Grace Church Van Vorst
39 Erie Street at 2nd Street
(Enter on 2nd Street)
Taste Over 50 Wines from all over the world!
Hors d’oeuvres & Cheese and Crackers
To Benefit Grace Seniors and Feeding the Hungry
For Tickets:
Central Avenue Liquors 201 792 1500 210 Central Ave.
Grace Van Vorst Community Service 201 659 2211 39 Erie Street
SodaCan, live music performance
SodaCan (Stephen Chopek with Abby Miller and Cris Nyne) will be performing live at the 58 Gallery on Saturday, May 1st. 9pm part of closing reception "Vestige"
to check out their music
SodaCanSodaCan.com ,
all Jersey City musicians
Stephen Chopek (aka SodaCan) lives and works as a musician and artist in Jersey City, NJ. He is a multi-instrumentalist and self-taught artist. His work explores the connections that exist in the process of creating music and visual art.
"I find individual elements most interesting when taken out of their original context and re-interpreted through a fresh perspective."
to check out their music
SodaCanSodaCan.com ,
all Jersey City musicians
Stephen Chopek (aka SodaCan) lives and works as a musician and artist in Jersey City, NJ. He is a multi-instrumentalist and self-taught artist. His work explores the connections that exist in the process of creating music and visual art.
"I find individual elements most interesting when taken out of their original context and re-interpreted through a fresh perspective."
Sunday, April 25, 2010
2nd Annual Single Mingle and Bark
Join us for this annual favorite which features wine tasting, light fare, music, raffles, crafters and lots of networking!!Need not be single to attend or have a dog to attend. All well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!!
Sunday May 16th 4-7pm
Parlay Arts Studio
161 2nd Street, Jersey City
REGISTRATION IS $20. Professional Photos of your dog, $50!
TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL janet@libertyhumane.org
SodaCan LIVE
SodaCan (Stephen Chopek with Abby Miller and Cris Nyne)
will be performing live at the 58 Gallery in Jersey City, NJ.
Saturday, May 1st.
A closing reception for the current art exhibition, Vestige (featuring the works of Justine Reyes and Sonja Thompsen) is also taking place that night.
Doors open at 7:00pm and SodaCan performs at 9:00pm.
Hope to see you there!
www.fifty8.com
www.SodaCanSodaCan.com
"The Magic Flute"
"The Magic Flute"
April 29 & 30th
7:30pm
FREE
The NJCU production of Mozart's opera featuring NJCU students will be coordinated by Dr. Donna Connolly.
West Side Theatre
285 West Side Avenue
Theatre Manager: 201.200.3582
our approach for art in the community
at Fish with Braids we don't really pretend to be in the millionaire groupie set,
we aim to bring art to a broader public, we want art to be part of a communicative community, art to be collectible by anybody, art to be tool for urban development.
An extended outdoor experiment in this regard is the CREATIVE GROVE artist & designer market, weekly on fridays in Jersey City.
Grove Street PATH station, where the community is invited to express, participate, create, communicate and sell.
the link to this outdoor art scene is www.creativegrove.org
Besides building visibility for the artists, local makers, indie creatives, this event aims to build a financial outlet for them.
It is also an important aspect of Jersey City's cultural scene, the only weekly outdoor
forum for artistic expression, performing arts and participatory exchange.
Fish with Braids is together with Arts in Action the organizer,promoter and manager of CREATIVE GROVE
we aim to bring art to a broader public, we want art to be part of a communicative community, art to be collectible by anybody, art to be tool for urban development.
An extended outdoor experiment in this regard is the CREATIVE GROVE artist & designer market, weekly on fridays in Jersey City.
Grove Street PATH station, where the community is invited to express, participate, create, communicate and sell.
the link to this outdoor art scene is www.creativegrove.org
Besides building visibility for the artists, local makers, indie creatives, this event aims to build a financial outlet for them.
It is also an important aspect of Jersey City's cultural scene, the only weekly outdoor
forum for artistic expression, performing arts and participatory exchange.
Fish with Braids is together with Arts in Action the organizer,promoter and manager of CREATIVE GROVE
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