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! ***

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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

Liberty Humane Society cocktail and Karaoke

Friday, June 3, 7-9pm
The Board of Directors and Tom Parisi of the famed Tommy 2 Scoops presents an evening of food, drinks and karaoke! Come party in style at Tom's private residence in downtown Jersey City with gorgeous views of Lady Liberty and beyond.  Proceeds from tickets will go towards Liberty Humane Society.  Get your party shoes ready!  Register online: libertyhumane.org, click "donate".  You have to register in advance, and the exact address will be e-mailed to you on that day.

Arcadia, Tom Stoppard, Shakespeare Theater at NJCU

 ASC at NJCU’s 2010-2011 season will conclude with Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia,” June 22-26; the piece is also part of the “ASC in the Community” series.

           ASC at NJCU officially became the University’s theatrical company-in-residence in 2008, making NJCU only the fourth institution of higher education in New Jersey to be affiliated with a professional theatre company.  The collaboration between the company, which is in its eleventh season, and NJCU began in 2005.  Since that time, NJCU and ASC at NJCU have partnered to present professional classical theatre to both the NJCU and wider Jersey City communities and NJCU faculty and students have been regularly involved in ASC productions and workshops. 
ASC at NJCU works through the NJCU Foundation, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, and is supported in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, New Jersey City University, and contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
 For further information or to make reservations call (201)200-2390

visit  HYPERLINK "http://www.ascnj.org" www.ascnj.org.

NJCU’s West Side Theatre is conveniently located near Culver Avenue (on the NJCU campus), just minutes from Routes 440 and 1-9, exit 15E of the N.J. Turnpike, and exit 14B of the N.J. Turnpike extension I-78.  Congregation B’nai Jacob is just 2 blocks south of the West Side Theatre at 176 West Side Avenue.

The Melting Pot, beyond Shakespeare

beyond Shakespeare

JERSEY CITY, NJ (May 27, 2011) – Actors Shakespeare Company at New Jersey City University, a professional theatre company in residence at the University, will continue its “ASC in the Community” series for Season 2010-2011 with a presentation of Israel Zangwill’s “The Melting Pot,” Sunday, June 5.
The performance will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, with a pre-play discussion at 1:00 p.m. at Congregation B’nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, which is located 2 blocks south from the NJCU’s West Side Theater in Jersey City.  Admission is free and open to the community.
“The play is a drama that was first produced in 1908. It tells the story of David Quixano, a survivor of the Kishinev pogrom who emigrates to the U.S. and composes “The Crucible,” a symphony full of hope for a society where people of all ethnicities form the Melting Pot.  We welcome our patrons to this free, one-day event celebrating the diversity of our community and the struggle to find one’s place in the world,” said Colette Rice, Producing Artistic Director of ASC at NJCU.
     The “ASC in the Community” series brings the professional theatre company’s work outside the NJCU campus.  Occasionally, ASC resident artists explore material outside of Shakespeare’s canon.  “The Melting Pot’s” Co-Director Marsha Dubrow brought the play to the attention of Ms. Rice and offered her venue, Congregation B’nai Jacob, where she is its cantor and spiritual leader.
    ASC company member Seth Reich, who directed last season’s main stage production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” co-directs “The Melting Pot.”

Jazz and violins, concert

great Jazz Concert with Children playing violins at Moguls Restaurant, 543 MLK Drive  on June 1st at 6:00 -10:00 PM.  This is a fundraiser for Studio 676 and we are pleased to have great Jazz Artists perform for the cause of Studio 676.

Tickets are only $10.00 at the door

JC FRIDAYS

This June 3rd edition is bringing more activities uptown , McGinley Square, Greenville, Bergen Lafayette.
In Jersey City art exhibits are mostly hosted by shops and restaurants.
 (no further comment)
take a look at the listings site www.jcfridays.com for exact details

or look for the maps in bars and restaurants

Sunset Cruises Statue of Liberty

Sunset Cocktail Cruises

Savor the long, bright evenings of summer with our weekly Sunset Cocktail Cruises. Bring a date, a group of friends and/or some work colleagues and relax while sipping cocktails and enjoying the splendor of the city! We look forward to having you aboard!

Excursions set out each Thursday evening from June 2nd – August 25th, 2011.
Highlights include lite snacks, a live DJ, fresh breezes and spectacular views of the sun setting behind the Statue of Liberty.
Raise your glass to Miss Liberty as she is celebrating her 125th Birthday this year!
Guests board at 5:45pm at Liberty Landing Marina or at 6:15pm at Battery Park, cruising follows from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Tickets cost $40 per adult.
BUY NOW
For groups of 15 or more, please direct to Catering Sales Manager, MaryBeth Nealand 201.432.6321 x.1190 mnealand@statuecruises.com

Weird culture, senseless scene, your unique independent art scene

CREATIVE GROVE the indie happening artist market and scene
every friday
outdoors

weird

crazy

homegrown

local

Groove on Grove 5-25

Groove on Grove -Jersey City's Homegrown Music Series

Wednesday May 25th - Grove Street PATH Plaza 6pm to 9 pm.

...6pm | Leaf Pile www.leafpilemusic.com
7pm | Radio Galaxy http://www.myspace.com/theradiogalaxy
8pm | Hello, Boat http://www.facebook.com/helloboat

about the bands:

Leaf Pile crafts great melodies over acoustic guitars, violins, bass, and beats. Delivering a great attachment with their audience. Relatively new to Jersey City, this is their second local show, mind you not their second show :)

The Radio Galaxy was formed during the Summer 2004 in the vicinity of West Paterson, New Jersey. The band did some "genre hopping" in its early phases, but has since been forging an alternative rock sound of their own. Lead singer Virginia Kamenitzer says that "if Sarah McLachlan and Ani DiFranco had a 5 ft tall baby, covered her with some serious rocking power and lovingly placed her in a talented, groove-based rock n' roll band, you would have The Radio Galaxy." Luckily, the band exists on its own accord, with Virginia backed by Dave DeRiso (drums), Tim Dempsey (guitar, vocals), Ryan Headley (guitar, mandolin), and Randy Artiglere (bass).

Hello, Boat has played clubs all over New York and New Jersey with its New line up, New tunes, and New name.

Hello, Boat is a happy reincarnation of the band deathmask. Death Rockers Katy Cunningham, Boris Veysman and Steve Dans have been shredding and brawling together since 2001. Unable to discuss new band names without black eyes and bloody knuckles, the three dissidents called in Tim Dempsey in 2008 to be a voice of reason and raging guitar player. Lots of rock and no names later, the group called on Ryan Headley to intervene via lap steel. While Ryan distracted the others with his interesting tones and twang, Katy named the band Hello, Boat.

They had a ball rocking new fans on their Road To Wonderful Tour - from Georgia's Willow Oak Festival all the way to The Elbo Room in Chicago. Hello, Boat is planning another tour in Fall of 2010.

Lafayette History Walk

May 28,
Lafayette History walk and kick off fundraiser for the Glenn D. Cunningham (former mayor of JC) History Trail
at Ercel Webb Park, Lafayette

The trail will be completed with the necessary funding, a statue in bronze already exists,
it is all coming together, a labor of love in this historic community, part of the Morris Canal, and former stop on Underground Railroad.
12 noon - 5 pm
Communipaw Block Association

Allure Event Consultants in association with PolyRhythm and Newlite Muzik present:

THE ART AFFAIR
May 26th, 8PM -10PM
Room 84

84 Washington St, Hoboken

Our premiere group art show is featuring our own local Hoboken and Jersey City artists. We look forward to seeing you for an evening of local culture!

Featured Artists:
Laura Gravenstine
Nissreen Almazouni
Trevoy Chambers
Yamil Trench
and more...

Natural dyes and dyeing, workshop, Tina Maneca

2-Day Weekend Workshop  @ JC Art school, 326 5th Street
Fiber Arts: Natural Dyes and Dyeing

Dates:
Saturday June 4th 2-6pm
Sunday June 5th 2-6pm
Learn the techniques of dyeing natural fibers with roots, nuts and flowers found in your backyard or the local grocery store. The majority of this class will take place in the relaxed environment of the art school's garden against the 6th street embankment.

Instructor: Tina Maneca

-Saturday June 4th , 2pm to 5pm and Sunday June 5th, 2pm to 6pm
Cost: $100 (+$25 materials fee)

Beyond the light, art is a feeling language

Brennan Courthouse, 583 Newark Avenue  may 25,  5.30 - 8 pm
opening reception of  Art is a feeling language

This show is a culmination of Two years of Bojana Coklyat working with the students from St. Joseph's School for the Blind. Over 30sculptures and paintings by students ranging from ages 3yrs to 10yrs old. Absolutely the main focus is the students but there will be several works of Bojana, showing the parallel between what she does and how it may affect the students (none of them are doing any kind of octopus women work).

operation Homecoming: writing the wartime experience, film

JCAS presents “Operation Homecoming: Writing The Wartime Experience” (2007)

May 22, 7.30 - 10.30,  326 5th street

In 2004 the National Endowment for the Arts created the program Operation Homecoming to help U.S. troops and their families write about their wartime experiences. Through this program, distinguished American writers conducted workshops at military installations and veterans’ centers which, combined with an open call for submissions, resulted in 12,000 pa...ges of contemporary wartime writing.

Director Richard E. Robbins’ Oscar-nominated 2007 documentary “Operation Homecoming: Writing The Wartime Experience” brings a selection of these writings to life as a series of short films and animations using the voice talents of Robert Duvall, Beau Bridges, Blair Underwood, and Aaron Eckhart. Paired with interviews of servicemembers, and participating authors Anthony Swofford, James Salter and Tobias Wolff, “Operation Homecoming” provides a deeply personal view of the American experience in modern conflict.

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: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 81 min

Beginning June 1, 2011, we will start conducting Art Workshop Classes on Monticello Avenue. For anyone who has ever wanted to learn how to paint, draw, or make sculptures, now is the time.


For those interested please contact us through the information provided below:


Location: 99 Monticello Ave, Jersey City, NJ. 07304

Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Price: $30.00 per class / or get a discount by paying $100.00 for 1 month.

Supplies: a supply list will be sent to you upon signing up

Age Limit: 12 yrs and up.

Contact: Alvin Pettit 201-332-0216 / or Michele Massey 201-451-2440


*A percentage of all proceeds made from our classes go to the MONTICELLO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Grace space teen open mic

 

 June 17, 7 - 9 pm,  Grace Church Van Vorst, 39 Erie street

Calling all teens. Here's your chance to take over the mic. Do you sing, write act, dance? Come on over to Grace and strut your stuff.