Gather for Dance

photo courtesy of nimbus dance works
May 23, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
Gather for Dance
An open networking event for dancers, dance teachers, and dance enthusiasts in Jersey City. held by Nimbus dance works
Grassroots Community Space, 54 Coles St., Jersey City

open soul sessions June

June 5, Black Waxx studios, 6pm - 10 pm, 1st street x Newark

Open Soul Sessions has turned one year old! We are so happy and thankful to all our performers for being a part of our wonderful journey!

JUNE 5th Open Soul Sessions features spotlight performer:
KAHLIL KHAN!

Kahlil Khan is a member of Movement In Motion, an artist & activist collective that disseminates information through cultural mediums. The mysterious St. Louis born rapper is best known for his scathing political commentary and fearless confrontation of social ills. He publishes and distributes his own much sought after chapbooks, and is currently working on his debut album, a collaborative effort that includes such producing teams as The Hard Wash. www.movementinmotion.org

Open Book segment author:
HOZEH

Hozeh holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Lafayette College and a Master of Arts in Writing Studies from St. Joseph’s University. He’s taught in elementary and middle schools in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Hozeh has performed in New York and in Philadelphia as a rapper and as a spoken word artist. In the early nineties, he won Temple University’s First Annual Poetry Slam. Recently, Hozeh has won the 2007 Hurston/Wright Award for College Writers, conducted literary readings and lectured at Wagner College on creative and expository writing, and won the Robertson-Shonubi Scholarship to attend the New York State Summer Writers Institute. Hozeh has traveled in the Caribbean and enjoys cooking, exercising, and listening to seventy’s Rock and R&B.

RSVP required for The Revolution Room location!
Email opensoul@blackwaxx.com

"..and the livin' is easy", art exhibit

june 4 - aug 29, opening reception june 4, 8.30pm - 2.30am, Port-o lounge

“...and the Livin’ is Easy” by Megan Gülick and Lau Klohe;

2 ghoulish girls with a love of dark humor and gold paint that take on lighter subjects in honor of summertime.

Curated by Tara Thurber

Spring Festival of Children

may 22nd 10 - 5, Van Vorst Park

Puppet show, Ronny Wasserstrom at Creative Grove

Playdate Puppets (from Brooklyn)
with

 the two egg juggling egg puppets
and the one and lonely scareKid (or
scarecrow for the faint of heart
adults)
this friday, 5/21 at Creative Grove
artist & designer market, Grove PATH Plaza
show times 20 min sets starting at 2.40 probably till
6 pm.

Crosstown Country Allstars, at Lucky 7's

The hardest working Country Band in Hudson County is back to play at their home venue- Lucky 7's........ Now That's Country!!!!
tuesday 5/18, 8 - 10 pm

Van Vorst Park

monthly meeting, always a very cultural and political community event!
This month's meeting agenda:Mike Selender
Vice president of the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy will join us and will
be addressing the status of historic sites in Jersey City: The Powerhouse,
St. John's Episcopal Church, the Apple Tree House among others.
Ed Toloza
The City Tax Assessor will attend this months meeting to address preliminary
revaluation questions.

Event Calendar

May 20th Full School Board Meeting
6pm at PS #11 886 Bergen Ave. Open to the Public. See our newest School Board members in action.

May 22nd & 29th VVP Farmers Market
Farmers Market --summer feels
like its already here! Check out Van Vorst Park on Saturday from 9-4pm...

May 22th Lafayette History Festival 12pm-2pm

9th annual Lafayette walking tour starts from Web Park at 12 noon

May 22nd Spring Festival for Children
Free day of fun & learning in Van Vorst Park from 10am-5pm.

May 23rd 1st Annual JC Ward Bicycle Tour
11am-1pm start and finish at Exchange Place. Sponsored by BikeJC. Go to www.bikejc.org for more info and to sign up!

May 23rd Pet Owners Day at Pershing Field
11-3pm 201 Central Ave Sponsored by the City of Jersey City & Liberty Humane Society. Various free clinics for any pet owner in Jersey city --.

May 27th JCLC 10th Annual Preservation Awards at Landmark Loews Theater Journal Square 6-9pm more info at jclandmarks.org

ONGOING.....ONGOING...ONGOING...

Films in Van Vorst--every other Wednesday starting June 9th after sunset Van Vorst Park. Go to filmsinvanvorst.com for more info.

Groove on Grove every Wednesday Grove Plaza from 6-8pm--great music-great fun!

Creative Grove every Friday Grove Plaza from 2-8pm. Vendors, Music, Food--fun way to kick off your weekends.

Groove on Grove 5/19

this week's band is :
Canada Geese of Con Vivo
(classical oboe duet),
Con Vivo is a chamber music orchestra and group in Jersey City,
cultivating and bringing high standards to the Jersey City listeners through various concerts.

performing outdoors at the Grove Street PATH Plaza on wednesday the 19th, 6 - 8 pm.

Pachamama

PACHAMAMA
An evening of women's art, music, fashion and performance. Girl power.. June 4, 5 - 10 pm, Grassroots Community space, 54 Coles street

PACHAMAMA is a celebration of women and their achievements. The event will highlight Original Art, Musical Performances, Fashion & More! All by local female artists and entrepreneurs.

WITH:
DJ Lady Jay

Performances by:

-DEBRA from DEVI


-BGIRLS
KAT LOGIK, GI JANE, JLAROK
CUDA
NBK

-SIRENA (Sirelo Entertainment)


Fashion, jewelery:

-KARINA FELIZ
KARINA

-JESSICA TAGGART
"PIETRA BANCHI"

-CARMEN GUERRA
"LOVE CITA"

-HARIKA OZKAYA
“NAZ”

-YVONNE RALEY
CECILE RALEY DESIGNS

-JOHANNA WOOD
"METAL, CLOTH & WOOD"

-MARCI MATHEW


-MERCEDES MARTIN



body treats by:

-LUCA CUSOLITO
“LOLLIBOMB BEAUTY”®



Info@sireloentertainment.com

The Grand Duke at LOEW's theatre

The Grand Duke
Presented by
The Ridgewood Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company

Sunday, May 23 - 2 PM
The Landmark Loew's Jersey Theatre

54 Journal Square

For more information, visit:
http://www.dancaster.com/RidgewoodGandS/
or http://loewsjersey.org/

Stand And Deliver- a dramatic live presentation

A dramatic live presentation "Stand and Deliver" will be staged by students of the
High School for the Performing Arts of Jersey City.

The play is the story of Jaime Escalante, the dedicated and driven teacher who, in the early 1980s, refused to let his East LA students be written off, and inspired their remarkable (and seemingly improbable) success in excelling in advanced calculus achievement tests -- and on to successful careers and lives. Mr. Escalante died earlier this year after a struggle with cancer, and this is a benefit performance, with proceeds going to his family.

Thursday, May 20 - 7 PM
Tickets are $10.

The Landmark Loew's Jersey Theatre

54 Journal Square, Jersey City

(201) 798-6055
loewsjersey.org

JCLGO 10 Year Anniversary Party

Admission: $20 General $15 Members
Appetizers included
Drink Specials, Raffles
Entertainment Includes
Special Performance by: Tyler Alyxander
DJ George Soul
jclgo.org

Iron Monkey
99 Green Street, Jersey City

JC Food Coop Initiative General Meeting

This is a general meeting and everyone is welcome to come and meet the members of the steering committee and we will be having a Guest Speaker:
Joe Holtz of Park Slope Food Coop

Wednesday May 19th 7-9pm
OLC Church, 120 Sussex Street, Jersey City

jcfoodcoop.com/

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/

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.

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.

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

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/

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

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