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Sunday, May 16, 2010

Sunday Night Film Forums @ JCAS


Cutting-edge filmmaker Maya Deren redefined American experimental film in the 1940s and 50s with her silent shorts that explored human identity and ritual through dreamlike symbols and visuals. She traveled within the burgeoning New York City avant-garde movement, collaborating with several heavy hitters on projects. Hugely influential, Deren was the first filmmaker to win a Guggenheim fellowship and paved the way for future boundary-pushing filmmakers such as Stan Brakhage and David Lynch.

This forum will include three of Deren’s films: At Land (1944), Ritual in Transfigured Time (1946), and her masterpiece, Meshes of the Afternoon (1943).

Sunday, May 16
Film at 7:30, discussion to follow
FREE admission; donations appreciated.
Beverages will be available, but please leave food at the door.

Runtime: 79 mins; Country: USA; Language: Silent

http://www.jcartschool.com/

Friday, May 14, 2010

Victorian studios grand opening event


51 Pacific ave, sat may 15, grand opening of Pacific Studios,
home of graffiti art, Urban art expression and live performances, music
starts probably at 9 (i could be wrong)
Animal Cracka album release.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

The Ecstatic, opening reception

THE
ECSTATIC MAY 16 TO JUNE 13, 2010

Please join us for
an Artist’s Reception
Sunday, May 16, 2010
3:00 to 6:00 272 FIFTH STREET
JERSEY CITY NJ 07302
[t] 201-659-5771 [e] curiousmatter@comcast.net
[w] curiousmatter.blogspot.comCURIOU S MATTER

regular gallery hours are Sundays, noon to 3pm and by appointment

THE ARTISTS
GREG BRICKEY
ARTHUR BRUSO
CHRISTINE CALLAHAN
PETER A. DAVIS
PETER H. EVERETT
MAX ERNST GREIS
ELAINE HANSEN
RICHARD HAYMES
PATTI JORDAN
SKY KIM
TOM KOKEN
BRYAN K. LAUCH &
PETRA POKOS
ROSS BENNETT LEWIS
MARIANNE MCCARTHY
RAYMOND E. MINGST
JEANNE MISCHO
ERIC MISTRETTA
LORRAINE A. MULLINS
LAUREN NYE
WALTER O’NEILL
YOSSI PTERAMODE
LAURIE SHERIDAN
ERIC STANDLEY
JENNIE THWING
COURTNEY LEE WEIDA

4th street garden mural project



gardening session thursday 13th, 7 pm. 4th Street Garden Mural project. This is taking place down the block, by the new mural installed by Norm Kirby. anybody welcome to help gardening
The symmetrical painted mural is on 4th st between Brunswick and Merseles
The wheat pasted mural is on Brunswick between 4th and 5th

Inner Visions / Outer Space, closing reception

ARTISTS RECEPTION: Thursday,May 13th 6-8pm
victoryartsprojects
at 545 Washington Blvd. (across from Pavonia PATH-Marriott) Jersey City
InnerVisions/OuterSpace
Exhibit- April 9- May 15th
hours-24/7

features paintings and assemblages by artists who create unique, fantastic
worlds of their own;
exploring the interior of the soul and the boundries of human aspiratation.
Aptomospheric, moody, imaginative images
by William Stamos, Jill Scipione, Maggie Ens and Laurie Riccadonna.

for more information- go to [ http://www.victoryartsprojects.org/

JC Italian Village walking tour


sunday may 16
Presented in partnership with The Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy, and hosted by historian Joshua Parkhurst, The Village Neighborhood Association welcomes you to “Walk in Their Footsteps”. Joshua will take us step-by-step through the historic past of The Italian Village.
the tour starts at madame Claude's cafe on brunswick(x Newark) at 12pm noon

JC Village 2nd annual art & fleamarket


Last year, the Village Art & Flea drew more than 2,000 locals who shopped an amazing array of arts and crafts made by local artisans and fine artists, as well as fabulous vintage goods and bric-a-brac sold by Village residents. This year promises to be just as big with all the above as well as live music by up-and-coming bands, delectable food from area restaurants, games for kids, raffles, and so much more. This event raises awareness for the VNA and encourages the community to believe in and befriend the people around them. It also raises awareness for local talent while encouraging sales and awareness for area businesses.

Sunday, May 16, 2010 — The Italian Village Historical Walking Tour

go to jcvillage.org for details

Presented in partnership with The Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy, and hosted by historian Joshua Parkhurst, The Village Neighborhood Association welcomes you to “Walk in Their Footsteps”. Joshua will take us step-by-step through the historic past of The Italian Village.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

ladies on the mic, poetry


Five Fab Ladies will stand in front of the microphone to read,
perform and inspire on Sunday, May 23rd from 4pm - 6pm
at Made With Love Cafe.
Featuring:
Anna Olson Nugent, Beth Achenbach
Melissa Kozakiewicz, Trish Szymanski and
Wendy Weber Eaton

Sunday, May 23rd, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Made with Love cafe

Ace Case and the all stars, music performance


We’ve all been having so much fun with Ace
at Made With Love that we decided to make
it a regular event. Unwind on a Friday night
with great baked goods but also soups,
empanada, pizza and the ever popular
BYOB aspect. It’s the kind of gig where
we definitely encourage folks to get up and
do a song from the black book, or join in
on a chorus.

may 21, 8pm - 10 pm, Made with Love cafe

communal dinner w jazz


at Made with Love Cafe, may 13, 8pm - 11 pm
the entrée will be a poultry dish.
Featuring live jazz performed by Sarah James, our jazzy diva extraordinaire, do not miss her performances in JC!!
(www.sarahjames.com) accompanied by Ethan
Mann (www.ethanmann.com) jazz guitarist.

Lucky 7's birthday bash


this saturday nite, we have some celebrating to do at L7's. the nite kicks-off with porchista's cd release party, and then natty adams will get the dance party started with his debut performance at lucky 7's, and after the live music, djs leonard smalls and dancing tony will keep the dance party going all nite. plenty of birthday cake, beer, and jameson to go around, so come on out a celebrate this saturday nite!

Salon JC, grand opening


We are pleased to invite you to the gala opening night of our new art and performance space - Salon JC.
may 15
Visual Artist Reception: (6PM- 1 am)

Debbie Manville, www.missdabree.com
Stephen Chopek, www.SodaCanSodaCan.com
Joe Russo
Wayne Mosley
Others TBA


Musical Artist: George Coleman Jr. (8PM-10PM)
www.rivingtonproject.com

With,,,
Jason Campbell : Guitar
Pat Bianchi :Organ
Alexander McCabe : Alto Saxophone

And other Surprise Special Guests


Music DJ: 10:30PM – 1:00AM

Renowned Jazz musician and Founding member will host a performance following the close of the artist opening reception.

Complementary Beer, Wine and Snacks provided.
Suggested donation for musical performance is $6.00

20 minutes by PATH Train from New York City (Grove Street Station in Jersey City)

Salon JC
313 Third Street, (bet. Monmouth and Coles Sts.)
Ground Floor Studio
Jersey City, NJ 07302

Groove on Grove may 12


6pm plastiq passion
7pm bern and the brights

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Gary Frierer & E.W. Harris at Lucky 7



May 11th at 9pm
Lucky 7 Tavern, 322 2nd St.

http://www.myspace.com/ewharrismusic
http://www.lucky7tavern.com/

MOGUL LOUNGE - Monday Nights Open Mic


EVERY MONDAY NIGHT • 8 - 10pm
Showcase-style open mic hosted by Elijah Bland and the Soulcentric Band.
Songwriters, singers, spoken word and poetry are welcome!!
Cover: $5

MOGUL LOUNGE
543-547 MLK Drive • Jersey City

more info:
http://www.elijahbland.com/

Thursday, May 6, 2010

all points borscht, night of comedy

ALL POINTS BORSCHT

an evening of comedy and music to benefit:

Temple Beth-El
the Reform Congregation of Jersey City
Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 pm

Starring Brad Zimmerman
Stone & Stone
Hosted by Phi Rivo
Featuring special musical guests
Food and adult beverages available

Tickets $20 in advance. $22 at the door (Such a deal!!)

Please click here to purchase tickets via our secure server. You may also send your check to:
All Points Borsht
Temple Beth-El
2419 JF Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07304

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

the formula of summer, art opening


THE FORMULA OF SUMMER... recent works in black masking tape
by Kayt Hester
June 1, 7 - 11 pm, LITM, Newark Ave

Hudson County Community Forum

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.

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:
http://www.jcheights.com/atwork-EJCF_2010.shtml

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 district







Come 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

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 StreetAdd Image


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