or Burning Man for the Labor day travel period.
There is no Creative Grove 8-26 and 9-2
we return to the plaza in full gear, colors, stilts and with all that music on
Sept 9th!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Creative Grove on beach break
Creative Grove joins the massive move to the beaches,
or Burning Man for the Labor day travel period.
There is no Creative Grove 8-26 and 9-2
we return to the plaza in full gear, colors, stilts and with all that music on
Sept 9th!
or Burning Man for the Labor day travel period.
There is no Creative Grove 8-26 and 9-2
we return to the plaza in full gear, colors, stilts and with all that music on
Sept 9th!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Ram and the Demons, a play by the Camp Liberty kids
Aug 26, 11.15 am
at Camp Liberty, Liberty State park
save the music on Grove street
with repeat complaints about music being played at the Grove street PATH plaza,
a petition has come to life.
http://www.change.org/petitions/save-jc-music
To bring the council's attention to the public's opinion we are descending on City Hall
for the next council meeting, wednesday Aug 31st starting at 6 pm.
To sign up to speak (any person gets 5 minutes) call (201) 547-515, City Clerks office.
We need to remind the council members that a large community is extremely happy with the music and events happening at this plaza.
The music ends at 8 or 9 pm.
a petition has come to life.
http://www.change.org/petitions/save-jc-music
To bring the council's attention to the public's opinion we are descending on City Hall
for the next council meeting, wednesday Aug 31st starting at 6 pm.
To sign up to speak (any person gets 5 minutes) call (201) 547-515, City Clerks office.
We need to remind the council members that a large community is extremely happy with the music and events happening at this plaza.
The music ends at 8 or 9 pm.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Meet the Brewers, at Bright Side Tavern
Thursday, September 1 · 6:00pm - 10:00pm | |
The Brightside Tavern 141 Bright St. (@ Monmouth St.) Jersey City, NJ | |
MEET THE BREWERS w/ the River Horse Brewery
Thursday, September 1st ; 6pm - 10pm
Come taste exciting local beer brought to you by our friends at the River Horse Brewery (Lambertville, NJ) in our lovely upstairs lounge.
We will be serving 4 unique beers
Specialty Kegs
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River Horse Special Ale (5.5% ABV)
Hipp O Lantern Imperial Pumpkin Ale (8.5% ABV)
Cask Beers
RNA Park Fest and Flea Market, Riverview park
September 17th: The 25th Annual RNA Park Fest & Flea Market. Advanced registration is now open. Reserve via Paypal below or download the registration form today. Spaces are $15 for members in advance; $20 for non-members. Day of rates will be higher . You can also join RNA today to save.
For more information: email: riverviewneighborhood@comcast.net or call 201-876-1980
Riverview Neighborhood Association
154 Ogden Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07307
Riverview Neighborhood Association
201-876-1980 or www.riverviewneighborhood.org
For more information: email: riverviewneighborhood@comcast.net or call 201-876-1980
Riverview Neighborhood Association
154 Ogden Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07307
Riverview Neighborhood Association
201-876-1980 or www.riverviewneighborhood.org
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Free summer movies in Riverview park
The movie will be shown on a big screen in Riverview-Fisk Park (Palisade Ave between Griffith & Bowers) Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and we will provide the movie and the popcorn (free!) Come early and picnic and get to know your neighbors.
The movie will start just after dark – at approximately 8:15. The Washington Park Association and the Riverview Neighborhood Association are presenting this film and a free film each Friday in August. See below for schedule and locations.
Ratatouille Aug 24
Dance with Me Aug 26
The movie will start just after dark – at approximately 8:15. The Washington Park Association and the Riverview Neighborhood Association are presenting this film and a free film each Friday in August. See below for schedule and locations.
Dance with Me Aug 26
New Reflection, youth talent showcase
and Tanashia Boon present
A NEW REFLECTION
Art Exhibition and Youth Talent Showcase
Fri, Aug 26, 6-10pm * FREE
Conceived and run by our emerging artist teens!
Thanks to Mel Kozakiewicz, SAY WHAT? Poetry Series leader, for her guidance and support on this event.
A NEW REFLECTION targets teens, but all are welcome
Monday, August 22, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
1st annual HDSID All About Downtown Street Fair
Celebrate Downtown Jersey City on Saturday, September 17 with the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District's First Annual "All About Downtown" Street Festival from 12pm-7pm!
Savor tasty treats from the hottest area food trucks while listening to a jam-packed music line-up and shopping handmade wares from over 40 local vendors, including the Jersey City Craft Mafia.
There will be plenty of activities for kids, including facepainting, storytelling and a bounce house. Join your neighbors for an afternoon that's ALL about Downtown Jersey City!
Date: Saturday, September 17 | Time: 12pm-7pm | FREE!
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Vending questions? Contact Luca of the Jersey City Craft Mafia: luca@creativeenabler.com
For sponsorship inquiries, contact Rachel or Nikol of the HDSID: info@jcdowntown.org
Savor tasty treats from the hottest area food trucks while listening to a jam-packed music line-up and shopping handmade wares from over 40 local vendors, including the Jersey City Craft Mafia.
There will be plenty of activities for kids, including facepainting, storytelling and a bounce house. Join your neighbors for an afternoon that's ALL about Downtown Jersey City!
Date: Saturday, September 17 | Time: 12pm-7pm | FREE!
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Vending questions? Contact Luca of the Jersey City Craft Mafia: luca@creativeenabler.com
For sponsorship inquiries, contact Rachel or Nikol of the HDSID: info@jcdowntown.org
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
POPulation, art event
Pop art portraits by Robert Piersanti
Club H, 60 Christopher Columbus Drive
Wednesday, August 17 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Guests include: Jersey City Tattoo Company, Damaged Wear, and
Food & Drinks by Boca Grande
Summer in the City BBq
Aug 11, 8-11pm
Made With Love Cafe, 530 Jersey Avenue, in the heart of historical downtown Jersey City, just a few blocks from the Grove Street Path station between Newark and Christopher Columbus.
BYOB and enjoy this intimate 3 course dinner
with live music for $40.
Jersey Fresh Vegetarian menu also
available upon request
Partial proceeds will benefit the 2011 Hudson Pride Festival.
Only seating 25 guests, so kindly contact Nancy Caamaño at nancy@hudsonpride.org
or call (201) 963-4779 ext. 112 to confirm reservations.
Tribal market in your outdoor living room (creative grove)
We can dance on the plaza to the muffled soundz(due to some residents not enjoying music)
Aug 12 DJ: Kevin Spyker and his soulful, artsy, folky rock and instrumental expressions
star appearance: June Star Mr Blackman giving us some spoken word to his own music
your weird society, outdoor living room, indie art scene with the
ever changing music, sounds and performance art
this week: masks, face painting, local clothing designers, leather goods, feather works, unusual hats, printed designs and the jewelery made HERE!
ART ROW at Creative Grove artist & designer market
CREATIVE GROVE TV the new art community media feature
for metro artists,
curated and edited by Veejay Anna
Grove Street PATH Plaza
www.creativegrove.org
creative grove artist & designer market on Facebook
Most of who We Are, solo exhibit, opening reception
MOST OF WHO WE ARE
august 29 - sept 25 at made with love bakery and cafe, 530 Jersey Ave
a new solo show by Wendy Weber Eaton
"An exploration of emotions that make up most of who we are, personally and universally. This visual art series spans two years of the artist’s life and captures the evolution of her mind and spirit."
Musical Guest Glen Coleman on guitar!
opening reception sept 8, 7- 10 pm
Tempest Jam Sessions at Lamp Post
Featured Musician: LLOYD UNITED!
Come through to the Tempest, and make soem band new friends.
Great drinks specials
Musicians bring your axes/basses.
Drummers bring your sticks.
Singers/poets welcome.
Play with a backing band or not.
LLOYD UNITED
One part pop ukulele outfit, one part hooligan prog rock experience and one part beer-soaked Irish drinking song mob, Lloyd United blends unique singing and songwriting talent with a party-til-you-drop attitude that infuses every live performance with more fun than you should be allowed to have in a club. With raunchy and psychedelic wah-wah-drenched ukulele riffs the group brings a melodic sensibility and a unique instrumental take to established rock and pop favorites and delivers original compositions that will have you singing along by the second chorus.
http://lloydunited.com/lu/
www.RolandRamosPresents.co
call for art, studio tour '11, at Art House
Art House Productions & Cassieopia are looking for artists to submit work for the 2011 Studio Tour in Downtown Jersey City. The theme of the show is "OLD SKOOL" (what inspires you?). This theme is meant to express the connection between old school art/artists and how they have impacted the new generation of artists, like you. What has been your source of inspiration? Express that idea into any and all pieces you chose to submit.
The deadline for submissions is August 19th, 2011. If your art is chosen for the 2011 Studio Tour, Art House Productions will contact you via email or phone number. Please be sure to submit 4-7 jpeg images along with your contact information and a small description about your art (not necessary).
Please email images to Cassandra Caro, Curator:
art@arthouseproductions.org
groove on grove aug 10
HDISD Presents Groove on Grove's
First Times a Charm
Ickett: http://www.myspace.com/ick
Vic Della Pello Band: NJ Based Singer/ Guitarist/Mandolin/ Songwriter, born with a record needle in his head. Vic Della Pello has spent the past 25 years performing, writing and recording through much of the Tri State area. Original bands, Cover Bands, solo ect ect. Along the way he has opened for a few of his heros. Warren Zevon, John Hiatt, Lyle Lovett to name a few. With 5 self penned CD's and number 6 on its way in 2011, theres sure to be something for everyone to connect with. Original CountryRockPopSoul.
Ghetto Folk:The Urban Vituoso... Ghetto Folk is the definition of originality in todays musical society... Acoustic driven Melodic storytelling , is accompanied by abstract textural guitar , fusion inspired percussion, piano,smooth groove bass , and piercingly familiar vocals, Ghetto Folk will send you into a pure state of musical appreciation...
Founded By singer songwriter Bryin K Markey.(Jersey city) ... along with guitar player Brad Marullo, Evan Megaro piano and Mike Madvensky Ghetto Folk formed in 2008...
http://www.grooveongrove.c
First Times a Charm
Ickett: http://www.myspace.com/ick
Vic Della Pello Band: NJ Based Singer/ Guitarist/Mandolin/ Songwriter, born with a record needle in his head. Vic Della Pello has spent the past 25 years performing, writing and recording through much of the Tri State area. Original bands, Cover Bands, solo ect ect. Along the way he has opened for a few of his heros. Warren Zevon, John Hiatt, Lyle Lovett to name a few. With 5 self penned CD's and number 6 on its way in 2011, theres sure to be something for everyone to connect with. Original CountryRockPopSoul.
Ghetto Folk:The Urban Vituoso... Ghetto Folk is the definition of originality in todays musical society... Acoustic driven Melodic storytelling , is accompanied by abstract textural guitar , fusion inspired percussion, piano,smooth groove bass , and piercingly familiar vocals, Ghetto Folk will send you into a pure state of musical appreciation...
Founded By singer songwriter Bryin K Markey.(Jersey city) ... along with guitar player Brad Marullo, Evan Megaro piano and Mike Madvensky Ghetto Folk formed in 2008...
http://www.grooveongrove.c
Film in Van Vorst Park, "art of the steal"
August 10th
just east of the gazebo after sunset
(around 8:30 pm)
Films in Van Vorst
7th Annual Summer Film Series
presents
"Art Of The Steal"
"Art Of The Steal"
directed by Don Argott
The true story of a multi-billion dollar art heist and how they got away with it.
visit www.filmsinvanvorst.com to see the trailer
Wine basket raffle
There will still be a chance to win a fantastic wine basket courtesy of Jersey Wine and Spirits..come early and buy your
$5 raffle ticket and help support Films in Van Vorst...if the lucky winner is present a surprise additional gift will be awarded!! Try your luck, see a great film, support a great neighborhood venue.
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
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Paint and graffiti battle Aug 5th, on plaza
Join the paint / graffiti battle over van
on Grove street PATH plaza:
PAINT THE VAN
anybody welcome,
bring paint, bring a drop cloth and go crazy!
hours: 2 -8 pm
on Grove street PATH plaza:
PAINT THE VAN
anybody welcome,
bring paint, bring a drop cloth and go crazy!
hours: 2 -8 pm
Creative Grove: mating habits of robots
Creative Grove, always again the best hang out in town
for Aug 5th, with an art truck that allows people to paint it, a living recurring art project,
(bring paint, spray cans and markers)
the ART ROW,
our Creative Grove TV project, always welcoming your images and descriptions
(emails to creativegrovetv@gmail.com)
and DJ Pastiche on the decks with Cloy Pi (Green Villain, Jersey City) controls our moods this time with the downside of music Minimal and downtempo
"on the quest for honey" brings upcycled creatures, handmade buttons, crystals and groovy
wears.
the Jersey City Bookmobile is there from 2 -6 pm,
and food wise we have Crepes by Lucinda's and Indian rolls and dishes by Taste of India!!
any updates and comments are welcome here.
Candy Kisses, opening reception Andrea Morin
Inspired by the colors of Summer, Andrea Artemis Morin's new paintings delve into a palette of bright "acid pastels" creating a quirky, joyful exhibition. With subject matter ranging from juicy fruits to crazy candy to futuristic geisha punks Morin invites us into a bizarre wonderland.
Beverages and Refreshments will be served. aug 7, made with Love Cafe, 4 -7 pm
Beverages and Refreshments will be served. aug 7, made with Love Cafe, 4 -7 pm
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Creative Grove under siege, july 29
Creative Grove under siege by good martians, coming to rule the creative scene for the day!
The Bearskinner, a tale performed by children, Camp Liberty
at Camp Liberty (Educational Arts Team)
the play "The Bearskinner" by Brothers Grimm
is performed by the children of the summer camp
July 29, 300 Morris Pesin Drive, JC. Behind the Statue of Liberty, near Liberty Diner.The show begins at 11:15 a.m. and is performed by the campers and staff. An Art Exhibit of the campers works will also be on display in the Children of the World Art Center.
Bring insect repellent, it is in a park .
the play "The Bearskinner" by Brothers Grimm
is performed by the children of the summer camp
July 29, 300 Morris Pesin Drive, JC. Behind the Statue of Liberty, near Liberty Diner.The show begins at 11:15 a.m. and is performed by the campers and staff. An Art Exhibit of the campers works will also be on display in the Children of the World Art Center.
Bring insect repellent, it is in a park .
Thursday, July 21, 2011
JC Poetry Slam
FIRE IT UP! It's what we have been waiting for! The 2011 Jersey City Slam Team is going to unleash their talent for a special preview of what Boston has in store for them this year! Come out and support our team as they take down teams from New York, Philly and New Jersey for the title of best in the region!
Because we are expecting everyone to come out and support the team we are moving this slam to a special night for this... week only! SATURDAY, JULY 23 doors will open at 8:00 pm! We will also be showcasing the best of the best at ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS, located at 1 McWilliams Place (right by Hamilton Park!).
Snacks, beverages and wonderful baked treats will be provided by Judy's Goodies!
Admission will be $5. As always, all proceeds go towards the JC Slam fund and sending our team to Boston where they will be representing us in the 2011 National Poetry Slam this August!
Thank you to everyone who has continued to be a part of the slam during the summer. We are a community of writers, performers, artists, and in the end, family. Let's show the visiting team what it is like to be from Jersey City! Get ready to FIRE IT UP!
live bands at Lamppost
Thomas Francis Takes His Chances
Ballroom
The Bewilderness (ex-igods, ex-atomic missiles)
Slaw
Ballroom
The Bewilderness (ex-igods, ex-atomic missiles)
Slaw
at Lamppost, 382 2nd street, JC
9.30 - 2 am
HOT hot hot, women deejay day in the hot weather at Creative Grove
DJ NEVA (Music for the Masses), a music goddess
grooving you across the globe with sultry sounds for a
steamy summer's eve...
(in other words its world beat tribal funky rhythm time)
...
"HotRod from world famous WFMU will stop by and share
some healing vibes [around 6pm] this Friday with her futuristic,
global bass rhythms --> http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/HR "
Visit the art row at Creative Grove artist & designer market (Fish with Braids, Luisa Pinzon,
Elinor, Art by Alicia, Roy Wright, Aleksandar Milenkovic and many more)
CREATIVE GROVE TV the new art community media feature
for metro artists,
curated and edited by Veejay Anna
also accepting submissions for videos about your neighborhood
and the documentation of the process how things are made.
(creativegrovetv@gmail.com
We want to re-educate the public to bring awareness about what it takes to make
our common use objects
JC Library bookmobile is inviting you to find a book you wanted to read
Grove Street PATH Plaza
www.creativegrove.org
creative grove artist & designer market on Facebook
your weird society, outdoor living room, indie art scene with the
ever changing music, sounds and performance art:
and art tumbler
grooving you across the globe with sultry sounds for a
steamy summer's eve...
(in other words its world beat tribal funky rhythm time)
...
"HotRod from world famous WFMU will stop by and share
some healing vibes [around 6pm] this Friday with her futuristic,
global bass rhythms --> http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/HR "
Visit the art row at Creative Grove artist & designer market (Fish with Braids, Luisa Pinzon,
Elinor, Art by Alicia, Roy Wright, Aleksandar Milenkovic and many more)
CREATIVE GROVE TV the new art community media feature
for metro artists,
curated and edited by Veejay Anna
also accepting submissions for videos about your neighborhood
and the documentation of the process how things are made.
(creativegrovetv@gmail.com
We want to re-educate the public to bring awareness about what it takes to make
our common use objects
JC Library bookmobile is inviting you to find a book you wanted to read
Grove Street PATH Plaza
www.creativegrove.org
creative grove artist & designer market on Facebook
your weird society, outdoor living room, indie art scene with the
ever changing music, sounds and performance art:
and art tumbler
Monday, July 18, 2011
Creative Writing at the Jersey City Reservoir
July 20, 7 -8 pm, JC Reservoir, enter at skating rink, Pershing fields
Enjoy a FREE creative writing workshop with Rutgers University Creative Writing professor Laryssa Wirstiuk. Tap into your creative spirit and practice your writing skills at Jersey City's peaceful, picturesque oasis.
We'll be meeting at the northwest entrance by the skating rink. Please bring a notebook, a pen/pencil, and a folding chair. All levels and ages are welcome.
More about Laryssa: Laryssa teaches Intro. to Creative Writing at Rutgers University, and she also offers private creative writing instruction (http://www.craftyourdrafts
We'll be meeting at the northwest entrance by the skating rink. Please bring a notebook, a pen/pencil, and a folding chair. All levels and ages are welcome.
More about Laryssa: Laryssa teaches Intro. to Creative Writing at Rutgers University, and she also offers private creative writing instruction (http://www.craftyourdrafts
Bantu Dub Jazz Project at Moore's lounge
Moore's Lounge aka Bill+Ruth's
uptown fabulous music presents189 Monticello Avenue
Jersey City, NJ
sunday aug 6, 6 - 10 pm:
BANTU DUB JAZZ PROJECT
Duke Bantu X, tenor sax
Jackie Coleman, trumpet
Keiji Yoshino, guitar
Matt Snow, bass
Jojo Kuo, drums
6pm - 10pm * $10 admission
Refreshments will be available.
Fabulous Uptown Music is proud to join Moore's Lounge in celebrating the one-year anniversary of their Live Jazz Sunday Series!
http://FabulousUptownMusic
For more info about Bantu Dub Jazz Project:
http://www.myspace.com/ban
https://www.facebook.com/p
The band Sleepy Wizard is performing at St Anne's feast
july 24, 2.30 - 5.30 pm, Jersey City, NJ
Sleepy Wizard was originally formed under a different name by founding members Tom Nadolski, DeMoose and Lou in a tight apartment in Hoboken, NJ. After some experimenting, the band was finally made complete with the addition of front man and pianist Julian. Since then, there has been no looking back.
july 24, 2.30 - 5.30 pm, Jersey City, NJ
3545 Kennedy Blvd. at the corner of Congress St.
Sleepy Wizard was originally formed under a different name by founding members Tom Nadolski, DeMoose and Lou in a tight apartment in Hoboken, NJ. After some experimenting, the band was finally made complete with the addition of front man and pianist Julian. Since then, there has been no looking back.
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