Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
exploring faerie-lands art opening
As artists we often delve into the realms of imagination, exploring the mythologies that permeate human culture. We cross boundaries into other worlds within or own minds, creating artwork to invite the viewer to share our visions. Humanity has been creating Faerielands from the very beginning. We have a need to explain the unknown. Even now, when most of us have a better understanding of the workings of the universe, these imaginary tales still have a powerful hold on us. We WANT to believe there is something dark lurking in the woods, we WANT to believe that a mirror can be a passage to another world, we WANT to believe there are spirits in the trees, we WANT to believe we can fly if only we believe hard enough, we WANT to believe in Faeries, Imps, Succubae, Gnomes, Elves, Mermaids... This exhibition includes work that expresses this exploration of humanity’s need to create stories of mysterious other worlds that intersect our own. Some are literal, others more interpretive. Not all actually show these other worlds, some just hint at the possibility of what could be around the corner. LITM, tuesday may 1, 7-10 pm, 140 Newark Ave, downtown JC |
open mic, wednesday Boca
| Fabulous Open Mic! wednesday may 2, 8 pm Musicians, Poets, Comedians, Spoken Worders and Talent Appreciators Welcome! Ed Schroeder and Mark Brandenberg are the Featured Act! $3 Draft Beers & Domestic Bottles/$4 Margaritas and Well Drinks All Night Long! Sign up by email: loneotter@gmail.com or at 8pm Wednesday night! Bring lots of friends! We hope to see you there! |
Monday, April 30, 2012
Blueprints, art exhibit by Christine Posner
gaia gallery presents
Blueprint
by Cristine Posner
May 4 - 25
Artist reception: Friday, May 4th 6-9pm
_gaia gallery
315 3rd Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
It has been two years since the Deepwater Horizon Explosion followed by the 4.1 million barrels of crude oil that poured into the Gulf of Mexico. BluePrint is a series of cyanotypes dealing with news coverage of the BP oil disaster of 2010. The reappearance of this work into the public eye serves the initial intention, commenting on the bombardment of news at the time, and the utter lack of news as the oil continues to linger in our oceans and the effects on the environment remain undetermined.
Facebook invite here: http://www.facebook.com/events/277952538963824
Blueprint
by Cristine Posner
May 4 - 25
Artist reception: Friday, May 4th 6-9pm
_gaia gallery
315 3rd Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
It has been two years since the Deepwater Horizon Explosion followed by the 4.1 million barrels of crude oil that poured into the Gulf of Mexico. BluePrint is a series of cyanotypes dealing with news coverage of the BP oil disaster of 2010. The reappearance of this work into the public eye serves the initial intention, commenting on the bombardment of news at the time, and the utter lack of news as the oil continues to linger in our oceans and the effects on the environment remain undetermined.
Facebook invite here: http://www.facebook.com/events/277952538963824
Hidden in plain sight guided art walk
A
Radical Fairie, a retro hair salon, a famous architect, and 25 artists
on a fool's quest--what do they all have in common? Downtown Jersey
City! Art expert and top tour
guide, Mary-Beth Shine will explain it all. From the South Bronx to Red
Hook, the Lower East Side to Long Island City, Mary-Beth Shine's popular
art tours have explored places you may not know about, as well as
hidden gems right around the corner. This time Mary-Beth turns the
spotlight to Downtown Jersey City. The tour will include stops at some
of JC’s most interesting and inspiring hubs of art and expression.
"Mary-Beth is smart, insightful and pretension-free. We were thrilled she was interested in exploring Jersey City and jumped at the chance to collaborate on one of her famous tours. At Curious Matter we've created an environment where every visitor feels comfortable enough to talk about art and ask questions. Mary-Beth brings that quality to entire neighborhood explorations and she makes it a tremendous lot of fun. Her tours are absolutely terrific and we have a community eager to engage with and talk about art." Raymond E. Mingst, Curious Matter, co-founder
Mary-Beth Shine holds a BA from the University of Massachusetts/Boston and an MA in Folk Art Studies from New York University. She has conducted tours and talks at the American Folk Art Museum, the Grey Art Gallery and Study Center, New York University, and galleries and museums throughout the five boroughs as an Art History/Appreciation Instructor in the Pre-College Program at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. She has published in ArtJournal.
Curious Matter is an exhibition venue for contemporary visual art located in downtown Jersey City. Curious Matter is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the purposes of Curious Matter must be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
"Mary-Beth is smart, insightful and pretension-free. We were thrilled she was interested in exploring Jersey City and jumped at the chance to collaborate on one of her famous tours. At Curious Matter we've created an environment where every visitor feels comfortable enough to talk about art and ask questions. Mary-Beth brings that quality to entire neighborhood explorations and she makes it a tremendous lot of fun. Her tours are absolutely terrific and we have a community eager to engage with and talk about art." Raymond E. Mingst, Curious Matter, co-founder
Mary-Beth Shine holds a BA from the University of Massachusetts/Boston and an MA in Folk Art Studies from New York University. She has conducted tours and talks at the American Folk Art Museum, the Grey Art Gallery and Study Center, New York University, and galleries and museums throughout the five boroughs as an Art History/Appreciation Instructor in the Pre-College Program at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. She has published in ArtJournal.
Curious Matter is an exhibition venue for contemporary visual art located in downtown Jersey City. Curious Matter is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the purposes of Curious Matter must be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Cost: $30 pp/Pre-registration recommended
Info: 917-676-6583 or www.shinenycart.com for more details or to register
Thursday, April 26, 2012
creative grove under siege april 2012, Kid Bonanza
Creative Grove Under Siege by Sirelo Entertainment Last Friday of the Month at Grove St. PATH Plaza! We are kicking off the 2012 season with a KID BONANZA! This event is family friendly!  FRIDAY APRIL 27 3-9pm Music by DJ PURPLE STUFF http://soundcloud.com/ Face Painting, Jumpy Jump & Magic by UMPA LUMPA http:// Parachute Time GYMBOREE OF JC http:// Dora the Explorer and Elmo by Tanisha Johnson Pleasantly Entertained "A character business for children" http:// Tap Dancing by PAW (Performance Arts Workshop) http:// Tap Piece : "Jump, Jive and Wail" (Choreography: Jaime Gong; Music: The Brian Setzer Orchestra) Dancers: Catriona Stevens, Christal Taylor, George Giordanella, Jaime Gong About: This tap number was choreographed and rehearsed over the course of four weeks. It is a shining example of how the Performing Arts Workshop's programs address the needs of dancers at every level, absolute beginner through advanced. We've had such a great time working towards our first performance and look forward to working on new choreography, and participating in more events like this one! Enjoy a beautiful day out at Creative Grove Market with the entire family! Upcoming Dates: FRIDAY MAY 25 - Community Rhythm Drum Circle FRIDAY JUNE 29 - Belly Dancing FRIDAY JULY 27 - Break Dancing / Capoeira Showcase http://www.facebook.com/ http://www.facebook.com/ ______________________**** After Party for this event at Port-O Lounge! with DJ EMac on the wheels of steel 11pm-3am http://www.mixcloud.com/ Live Percussion by Sirelo Entertainment |
Blood & Oil play last weekend
"THE AUDIENCE IS HOOKED.........
. Just about every scene will leave you asking 'What the hell?' -- and that's not a bad thing. As a mystery, BLOOD & OIL is no doubt a success..." -Jersey City Independent
Early Riser Thursday April 26th at 7 pm
Friday-Saturday at 8 pm/Sunday at 3 pm
The Andrew C. Rhode Theater in the Barrow Mansion
83 Wayne St. Jersey City
Featuring:
LEAH BRETT / ART DELO/ ERIN FLANAGAN LIND
HANK MORRIS / JUDITH MOSS
Read the complete review here!
Read an interview with Writer/Director Billy Mitchell HERE!!
Tickets can be charged online at Brown Paper Tickets For online reservations/directions or more information: Our Website or phone (201) 413-9200, e-mail:info@atticensemble.org.
Sea disasters on screen at the Loews
Join us this coming Friday and Saturday when we remember the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic with three "Real and/or Reel" sea disasters on screen.
Of course, seeing a show at the Loew's is always a lot of fun. But being a part of the volunteer team that puts on the show is an experience you'll never forget! Curious? Read more below, just after this month's film schedule.
Friday, April 27 - 8 pm
Of course, seeing a show at the Loew's is always a lot of fun. But being a part of the volunteer team that puts on the show is an experience you'll never forget! Curious? Read more below, just after this month's film schedule.
Friday, April 27 - 8 pm
Lifeboat
Starring Tallulah Bankhead, William Bendix, Walter Slezak, Hume Cronyn.
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. 1944, 100mins., B&W.
We shall be screening
20th Century Fox's Vault Print
Starring Kenneth More, Honor Blackman, David McCallum, Jill Dixon.
Directed by Roy Ward Baker. 1958, 123 mins., B&W.
The Poseidon Adventure
Starring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Carol Lynley, Roddy McDowall, Stella Stevens, Shelly Winters, Jack Albertson, Pamela Sue Martin, Leslie Nielsen.
Directed by Ronald Neame. 1972, 117 mins., Color
This 40th Anniversary Screening is co-sponsored by Cinema Retro magazine
and will use 20th Century Fox's vault print
$7 for Adults, $5 for Seniors (65+) and Children (12 & younger).
Be A Part Of The Show!
Starring Tallulah Bankhead, William Bendix, Walter Slezak, Hume Cronyn.
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. 1944, 100mins., B&W.
20th Century Fox's Vault Print
Saturday, April 28 - 6 pm
A Night To RememberStarring Kenneth More, Honor Blackman, David McCallum, Jill Dixon.
Directed by Roy Ward Baker. 1958, 123 mins., B&W.
Saturday, April 28 - 8:25 pm
Starring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Carol Lynley, Roddy McDowall, Stella Stevens, Shelly Winters, Jack Albertson, Pamela Sue Martin, Leslie Nielsen.
Directed by Ronald Neame. 1972, 117 mins., Color
This 40th Anniversary Screening is co-sponsored by Cinema Retro magazine
and will use 20th Century Fox's vault print
Noted film critic Stephen Whitty will host and be joined by David Savage of Cinema Retro, Poseidon expert Chris Poggiali and critic Matt Forke to share info and insights about the movie and its production.
$7 for Adults, $5 for Seniors (65+) and Children (12 & younger).
Be A Part Of The Show!
Friends of the Loew's Event Volunteers do everything from selling the tickets to making the popcorn to showing patrons to their seats and cleaning up the theatre afterwards. If you are interested in joining us this weekend or at any other event this season, email us at loewsjersey@gmail.com or call us at (201) 798-6055.
There will be an especially warm sense of camaraderie for those who help us in making sure the show does go on this weekend. As always, volunteers can bring a guest to help, pick a complimentary selection from our concession stand, and after the crowd is in and the film begins, they can enjoy the show. We do ask, however, that volunteers stay 30-40 minutes after the final show the help us clean up.
There will be an especially warm sense of camaraderie for those who help us in making sure the show does go on this weekend. As always, volunteers can bring a guest to help, pick a complimentary selection from our concession stand, and after the crowd is in and the film begins, they can enjoy the show. We do ask, however, that volunteers stay 30-40 minutes after the final show the help us clean up.
Public Library spring programs
Biblioteca Criolla – Art Exposition – “Vista Tropicales” / Opening Reception: Saturday, May 12 / Exhibit Dates: May – September
Bonetti Children’s Room – Arts on the Hudson by Grigory Gurevich / Thursdays @ 3:30 p.m. & Saturdays @ 1 p.m.
Includes: Drawing, Painting, Music & Dancing
NJ Room – Celebrating Historic Preservation Month! / Researching Home Histories – Tuesday, May 8 & new program,
‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ / Genealogy workshop by Jersey Journal Genealogy columnist Danny Klein &
NJ Room manager Cynthia Harris
Federal Documents – Health Programs: Medication Management & Substance Abuse / May 1 / Presented by: Catholic Charities
Stroke Awareness, since May is Stroke Awareness Month / May 17 / Presented by: Bayonne Medical Center
Cunningham – Wellness Wednesday for Older Americans Month! / Community Resource Fair / Wednesday, May 16
Five Corners – Tales of OId Jersey City – Stories on video by Bob Leach, director, JC Historical Project / Q&A with Bob, after
Wednesday, May 2
Five Corners – Meet the Author: Jon D’Amore, author of The Boss Always Sits in the Back / Monday, May 21
True story of his mob life, how he helped funnel millions out of Las Vegas and saved the NJ Don from 40 years in prison.
Happy Spring!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Ladies on the Mic at Groove on Grove
Ladies on the Mic at Groove on Grove :
This year The Aster Pheonyx Project returns adding a bass player to their mix....they go on promptly at 6pm! We also have Hip Hop sensation J Ross Parrelli, singer ...Samille Ganges and Maribyrd will be showcasing some dynamic vocals and guitar playing starting at 8pm. There will also be a BMX Bike demo at 6:45 by Grove Street Bicycles! Its gonna be a great outdoor event with Food trucks to feed yourself and lots of atmosphere!! The more the merrier! See line up below
6pm The Aster Pheonyx Project
6:45 BMX Bike Demo Grove Street Bicycles
7pm J Ross Parrelli
7:30 Samille Ganges
8pm Maribyrd
This year The Aster Pheonyx Project returns adding a bass player to their mix....they go on promptly at 6pm! We also have Hip Hop sensation J Ross Parrelli, singer ...Samille Ganges and Maribyrd will be showcasing some dynamic vocals and guitar playing starting at 8pm. There will also be a BMX Bike demo at 6:45 by Grove Street Bicycles! Its gonna be a great outdoor event with Food trucks to feed yourself and lots of atmosphere!! The more the merrier! See line up below
6pm The Aster Pheonyx Project
6:45 BMX Bike Demo Grove Street Bicycles
7pm J Ross Parrelli
7:30 Samille Ganges
8pm Maribyrd
Wine tasting fundraiser Creative Grove
april 28, 5 -9 pm
$20 sample all the wines that are offered..,
french cheeses and munchies,
raise some funding, bring the kids, there is a kids tent with activities.
Please rsvp with the number of children you bring:
utabrauser@earthlink.net
Fundraiser for the outdoor artist market,Creative Grove, bringing a public platform and change to the
surface of the City of Jersey City.
Independent artists, music, crafters, makers, designers of the metro area,
the outdoor lounge for the community and neighbors.
Grove street PATH plaza.
Fridays, 3- 9 pm
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Volunteer Expo
VOLUNTEER EXPO: THURSDAY, APRIL 19 at THE LOEW’S
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, the 4th Annual Hudson County Volunteer Expo will be held on Thursday, April 19, from noon through 8:00pm, in the Loew’s Jersey Theatre, at 54 Journal Square, across from the Journal Square PATH/Bus station.
Representatives from dozens of Hudson County non-profit organizations in need of volunteer assistance will be there. Attendees to this Free Expo will be able to explore hundreds of local, short- and long-term Volunteer, Internship and Community Service opportunities, in a wide variety of service areas. The public is invited to stop by – from brand new through experienced volunteers, as well as everyone just thinking about checking it out.
Everyone is invited to stop by this FREE event, to explore hundreds of Volunteering, Community Service & Internship opportunities. Representatives from dozens of local Non-Profit Organizations will be on hand -- all in one place !
For more info, email: volunteer.expo@gmail.com or call 201-668-0546.
Blood and Oil
WORLD PREMIERE
BLOOD & OIL
Friday-Saturday at 8 pm/Sunday Matinees 3 pm/
Early Riser Thursday April 26th at 7 pm
Early Riser Thursday April 26th at 7 pm
The Andrew C. Rhode Theater in the Barrow Mansion
83 Wayne St. Jersey City
Featuring:
LEAH BRETT / ART DELO/ ERIN FLANAGAN LIND
HANK MORRIS / JUDITH MOSS
THE STORY: Set in a shabby cottage on the coast of Maine, Blood & Oil is the wicked tale of a family's unraveling secrets and the choices that haunt them. Fraternal twins, Allison and Madeline Wickham, reconnect on their birthday -- and the anniversary of their mother's death -- by visiting a local psychic together. Once they arrive at Miss Daja's Sitting Room, however, a young runaway becomes a conduit to a bitter family history the sisters' father kept hidden from them and Miss Daja's own grim secret is unearthed in the process.
Read an interview with Writer/Director Billy Mitchell HERE!!
Tickets can be charged online at Brown Paper Tickets For online reservations/directions or more information: Our Website or phone (201) 413-9200, e-mail: info@atticensemble.org.
Then you, my dear friend, are a damn fool
_gaia gallery presents
"Then you, my dear friend, are a damn fool"
and other illuminated manuscripts by Melissa MacAlpin
April 06 - 27
Artist reception: Saturday, April 14th 6-9pm
_gaia gallery
315 3rd Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Throughout history, illuminated manuscripts were a way of reassessing important stories, commemorating words in vibrant colors and gilded gold pages. The end results were unique and beautiful, and made the people reading these stories feel more connected to them. In contemporary popular culture, our stories are culled from movies, television, and the Internet. We supplement our selves by quoting and taking comfort from this new scripture.
By representing ourselves with words from specific eras, we are also commemorating the time and places that we are from. My work collects some of my own most interesting and important words picked up in mass media through my lifetime. In these pieces, words spoken by people such as Rowdy Roddy Piper, Donna Reed, Owen Wilson, Nora Ephron, and Charles Nelson Reilly are commemorated in sparkling glitter and LED lights.
"Then you, my dear friend, are a damn fool"
and other illuminated manuscripts by Melissa MacAlpin
April 06 - 27
Artist reception: Saturday, April 14th 6-9pm
_gaia gallery
315 3rd Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Throughout history, illuminated manuscripts were a way of reassessing important stories, commemorating words in vibrant colors and gilded gold pages. The end results were unique and beautiful, and made the people reading these stories feel more connected to them. In contemporary popular culture, our stories are culled from movies, television, and the Internet. We supplement our selves by quoting and taking comfort from this new scripture.
By representing ourselves with words from specific eras, we are also commemorating the time and places that we are from. My work collects some of my own most interesting and important words picked up in mass media through my lifetime. In these pieces, words spoken by people such as Rowdy Roddy Piper, Donna Reed, Owen Wilson, Nora Ephron, and Charles Nelson Reilly are commemorated in sparkling glitter and LED lights.
Puppetonia
Steam and Puppetonia (Puppet Show)
Saturday April 21st
2 shows, 10 am & 11 am
Each show will be 50 mins and it will be $15 per child / per show
Jazz Cafe: Chip Shelton and David Patterson Peace Time Band
April 17th & 21st Promo Notice
Celebrating April Jazz Appreciation Month !!!
Miller Branch Library - Auditorium 489 Bergen Avenue - Jersey City, NJ.(201) 547-6907 / Free Admission/ Library Parking Available.
Tuesday - April 17th. @ 7pm (Tribute to Paul Robeson) /
Saturday- April 21st. @ 8pm, 2012
Chip Shelton & David Patterson Peace Time BandCelebrating April Jazz Appreciation Month !!!
Miller Branch Library - Auditorium 489 Bergen Avenue - Jersey City, NJ.(201) 547-6907 / Free Admission/ Library Parking Available.
Hob'art Hoboken, Hoboken art walk
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Liberty State park Walk, County's Run, Liberty State Park gardening
Walk this Saturday at the same time as the county's Run; the Earth Day festival goes until 4pm and the Raptors exhibit is next to our table. We thank our sponsors, Dr. Cindy and Phil Arrigo, Statue Cruises, Liberty House Restaurant and Maritime Parc, Liberty Landing Marina and PSE&G.
Also, hope you'll decide to come to our uplifting and friendly Sunday May 6 luncheon, dedicated this year to the memory of the late Audrey Zapp, LSP's "godmother" and also to celebrate the park and to salute all people who are involved in community causes.
To see the invitation and the RSVP cards, please click on the luncheon link below.
Saturday, April 21 - annual "Walk for LSP" on same day as county's Run & Earth Day Fest.
Sun. May 6 - our annual Luncheon from Noon to 4, celebrating LSP and awards ceremony
Saturday, May 19 from 10-Noon - Spring members meeting at Nature Interpretive Center.
Around 12:30, we'll have a tribute program to celebrate the life the late Audrey Zapp, LSP's "godmother". whicher son Rennie is planning with The Friends.
Maria de Wakefield, LSP's official "Gardener", the park's "Garden Angel" and the Friends welcomes everyone with no experience necessary to do garden volunteering throughout the year from 9 am to Noon on Saturdays with refreshments. Further info and contact information about individual or group volunteering is on our website's gardening page.
JC's most eligible, bachelors, bachelorettes
This Saturday, we invite you to bid on a dinner companion at our JC'S MOST ELIGIBLE performance and fundraising event! This free event will feature a wonderful lineup of bachelors and bachelorettes -- entrepreneurs with fascinating careers right here in Jersey City!
Bid on a chance to break bread with these wonderful folks. Learn about what inspires and drives them, have some laughs, and enjoy an all-expense paid dinner -- all for a good cause!
Want to place a bid but can't attend the event? PROXY BIDDING IS ALLOWED. Email me at info@arthouseproductions.org or call 201-915-9911 to arrange for someone to bid on your behalf.
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Groove on Grove kick off
Are you ready to rock? The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District presents another exciting year of live music, food, and friends down at the Grove Street PATH. Join us in celebrating our debut show on Wednesday, April 4!
6 pm | The Defending Champions
7 pm | The One and Nines
8 pm | Food Will Win the War
Beer & Liquor | Barcade Jersey City and Saigon Cafe
A big THANK YOU to our 2012 Groove on Grove Sponsors:
Barcade Jersey City, BC Tattoo, COOLHAUS Ice Cream Sandwiches, Down to the Bone Barbecue Company, Gypsy Grill, Helen's Pizza, Jemma Loan, Jersey City Magazine, Jersey City Guide/Jersey City List, The Jersey City Independent, New Magazine, Print Facility, Rockit-Docket, Saigon Cafe, Taco Truck, Two Pitas in a Pod, Unity Creative Group
6 pm | The Defending Champions
7 pm | The One and Nines
8 pm | Food Will Win the War
Beer & Liquor | Barcade Jersey City and Saigon Cafe
A big THANK YOU to our 2012 Groove on Grove Sponsors:
Barcade Jersey City, BC Tattoo, COOLHAUS Ice Cream Sandwiches, Down to the Bone Barbecue Company, Gypsy Grill, Helen's Pizza, Jemma Loan, Jersey City Magazine, Jersey City Guide/Jersey City List, The Jersey City Independent, New Magazine, Print Facility, Rockit-Docket, Saigon Cafe, Taco Truck, Two Pitas in a Pod, Unity Creative Group
SAGE spring affair
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SAGE Hudson County is a program of Hudson Pride Connections Center and is an affiliate of the national SAGE organization based in New York. SAGE Hudson County seeks to build community, provide social avenues, and to shift the aging paradigm within the 50+ GLBTQ population. Hudson Pride provides access to important resources and referrals regarding health care, social services, and community activities.
SAGE meets every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Snacks are provided.
To speak with our Program Coordinator to get more information about our program please call Gene Aguirre at 201-963-4779 ext. 411 or email gene@hudsonpride.org
Chillfest Bill Cunningham photographer
Chillfest, the mostly gay and lesbian film series of Jersey City,
presents the documentary film, "Bill Cunningham New York."
WHAT: "Bill Cunningham New York" at Chillfest in Downtown Jersey City
WHEN: Sunday, April 15, at 4:15pm. Doors open at 4:00pm for drinks, food, and socializing.
WHERE: LITM, 140 Newark Avenue (1/2 block from the Grove Street PATH station)
TICKETS: $10 door, $7 advance at www.chillfest.org
About "Bill Cunningham New York" --
The “Bill” in question is octogenarian New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham. For decades, while dodging Manhattan traffic on his bike, this cultural anthropologist has been obsessively and inventively chronicling fashion trends and high society charity soirées for the Times Style section in his columns “On the Street” and “Evening Hours.”
Documenting uptown fixtures (Anna Wintour, Tom Wolfe, Brooke Astor, David Rockefeller—who all appear in the film out of their love for Bill), downtown eccentrics and everyone in between, Cunningham’s enormous body of work is more reliable than any catwalk as an expression of time, place and individual flair. In turn, Bill Cunningham New York is a delicate, funny and often poignant portrait of a dedicated artist whose only wealth is his own humanity and unassuming grace.
From the review in "The New York Times" --
"...in “Bill Cunningham New York,” Richard Press’s captivating and moving portrait of a singular man and a passing era, it’s possible to view what Mr. Cunningham does as the flip side of war photography, and not entirely unrelated. He seeks out and captures humanity amid the maelstrom of life, looking for what Harold Koda, chief curator at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, describes in the film as “ordinary people going about their lives, dressed in fascinating ways.” In these fleeting and otherwise unseen or unremarked moments, Mr. Cunningham finds something creative, life-affirming and free, and preserves it forever."
CHILLFEST, the mostly gay and lesbian film series of Jersey City presents gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender-themed films to Hudson County, New Jersey and the region. CHILLFEST is a sponsored project of New York Foundation for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) organization.
presents the documentary film, "Bill Cunningham New York."
WHAT: "Bill Cunningham New York" at Chillfest in Downtown Jersey City
WHEN: Sunday, April 15, at 4:15pm. Doors open at 4:00pm for drinks, food, and socializing.
WHERE: LITM, 140 Newark Avenue (1/2 block from the Grove Street PATH station)
TICKETS: $10 door, $7 advance at www.chillfest.org
About "Bill Cunningham New York" --
The “Bill” in question is octogenarian New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham. For decades, while dodging Manhattan traffic on his bike, this cultural anthropologist has been obsessively and inventively chronicling fashion trends and high society charity soirées for the Times Style section in his columns “On the Street” and “Evening Hours.”
Documenting uptown fixtures (Anna Wintour, Tom Wolfe, Brooke Astor, David Rockefeller—who all appear in the film out of their love for Bill), downtown eccentrics and everyone in between, Cunningham’s enormous body of work is more reliable than any catwalk as an expression of time, place and individual flair. In turn, Bill Cunningham New York is a delicate, funny and often poignant portrait of a dedicated artist whose only wealth is his own humanity and unassuming grace.
From the review in "The New York Times" --
"...in “Bill Cunningham New York,” Richard Press’s captivating and moving portrait of a singular man and a passing era, it’s possible to view what Mr. Cunningham does as the flip side of war photography, and not entirely unrelated. He seeks out and captures humanity amid the maelstrom of life, looking for what Harold Koda, chief curator at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, describes in the film as “ordinary people going about their lives, dressed in fascinating ways.” In these fleeting and otherwise unseen or unremarked moments, Mr. Cunningham finds something creative, life-affirming and free, and preserves it forever."
CHILLFEST, the mostly gay and lesbian film series of Jersey City presents gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender-themed films to Hudson County, New Jersey and the region. CHILLFEST is a sponsored project of New York Foundation for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Creative Masses Grove
March 30th,
DJ Neva brings Music for the Massesto Jersey City's "Creative Grove" from 3-9pm! Everyone is invited to enjoy global grooves on a lovely spring afternoon
live percussion from Jersey City's musical repertoire,
meet your local creatives,
artists, artisans, tribal indie marketplace,
hoola hoop, chill.
Eat.
DJ Neva brings Music for the Massesto Jersey City's "Creative Grove" from 3-9pm! Everyone is invited to enjoy global grooves on a lovely spring afternoon
live percussion from Jersey City's musical repertoire,
meet your local creatives,
artists, artisans, tribal indie marketplace,
hoola hoop, chill.
Eat.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Evolve Wear Digi Skins performance
DIGI SKINS and EVOLVE WEAR
a dada-esque fashionistic Proposal
for the avant garde earth dweller
march 20, 8.30
at the Monroe Arts Center,
720 Monroe street, Hoboken NJ
"Creation Station" on the 3rd floor room C 304
donations of $10 to support the crew
and Arts in Action with Creation Station
ticket presales by paypal: creativegrove@gmail.com
any info: utabrauser@earthlink.net
directions: lightrail Hoboken 9th street
Monroe street between 6th and 7th streets
PATH to Hoboken
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Jersey City speakeasies, Bob Leach
On Sunday, March 18th at 2 pm., Jersey City's legendary storyteller, Mr. Bob Leach, returns to the Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery with his tales of "Jersey City Speakeasies"
A St. Patrick's Day "Fun-Raiser" for the Historic JC Cemetery Restoration, this is the first fundraiser of the 2012 season for the important Cemetery Restoration Project.
The Memorial Park is being fully operated & preserved by volunteers since sadly abandoned over three years ago. There is no regular revenue.
This event is Sponsored by The Division of Cultural Affairs, the Jersey City Municipal Council, the Office of Mayor Jerramiah Healy, The Historical Project,
The Jersey City Free Public Library, & Friends of the Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery. (For more information or reservations, please call 201 707 0738) The Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery is located at 435 NEWARK AVE., JERSEY CITY, NJ
www.jerseycitycemetery.org
A St. Patrick's Day "Fun-Raiser" for the Historic JC Cemetery Restoration, this is the first fundraiser of the 2012 season for the important Cemetery Restoration Project.
The Memorial Park is being fully operated & preserved by volunteers since sadly abandoned over three years ago. There is no regular revenue.
This event is Sponsored by The Division of Cultural Affairs, the Jersey City Municipal Council, the Office of Mayor Jerramiah Healy, The Historical Project,
The Jersey City Free Public Library, & Friends of the Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery. (For more information or reservations, please call 201 707 0738) The Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery is located at 435 NEWARK AVE., JERSEY CITY, NJ
www.jerseycitycemetery.org
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