The City Love Project Comes to Jersey City
Innovative Public Art Project Jump Starts
The Jersey City Artists Studio Tour
Brooklyn, NY, September 14, 2011- The City Love Project (CLP) is a free interactive public art show coming to the streets of Jersey City September 23rd, 2011. CLP will be present at three locations including Journal Square, McGinley Square, and Grove St. at varied times throughout the day.
CLP invites anyone and everyone to paint what you think your city loves. It is composed of several mediums including a prepared 6’x12’ canvas, photo backdrop and musical accompaniment. The canvas is prepared with a rearranged
‘I ♥ JC’, to read ‘JC ♥ __’, to visually propose CLP’s question, “What Does Your City Love?”
Using black and red paint, the canvas transforms into a living portrait of the city through the eyes of the people. After they paint, each participant is photographed.
CLP enables everyone and anyone to freely express themselves, as well as break down barriers between all classes and ethnicities of people through participatory art.
Participants are able to continue their participation with CLP virtually through video, social media and still photography, creating multi-channel connections.
CLP Jersey City is being made possible by the generous support of local donors and the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency to help promote The Jersey City Artists Studio Tour October 1st & 2nd Noon-6pm.
The final works will be displayed in City Hall and auctioned to raise funds for a One City, which donates and distributes to local food banks in Jersey City.
Check out City Love’s previous projects @ HYPERLINK "http://www.thecityloveproject.com" www.thecityloveproject.com
CLP JC Schedule:
Friday September 23rd
9:00am @ McGinley Square
1:00pm @ Journal Square
5:00pm @ Grove St.
About the Artists:
Trey Phillips
Born and raised in Laguna Beach CA, Trey recently finished a dual BA/BFA degree from Eugene Lang and Parsons School for Design where he studied renewable energy and fashion design. He is currently a Designer for Vera Wang. From 2004 -2005 Trey was a personality on an MTV reality show: Laguna Beach, “The Real OC.”
David Harley Dorfman.
David’s career began as a press officer for the Israeli Foreign Ministry at the Consulate General of Israel New York. He has since founded several successful private ventures including a film distribution business, a Fair Trade fashion company, and social marketing and branding consultancy. He has a Masters in International Affairs from New School University.
For more information please contact David @ The City Love Project
347 889 5889 or HYPERLINK "mailto:david@thecityloveproject.com" david@thecityloveproject.com
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
ninos de la amazonia
“NIÑOS DE LA AMAZONIA” – “CHILDREN OF THE AMAZON” –
TRAVEL TO VISIT BIBLIOTECA CRIOLLA ON 9/27
RIGHT AFTER RECEIVING HONOR AT SMITHSONIAN ON 9/24 IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
IN OBSERVANCE OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH – SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 15
JERSEY CITY, NJ September 20, 2011 – The Biblioteca Criolla of the Jersey City Free Public Library announces its presentation of a group of indigenous children from Kukuma, Peru, whose photographic exposition of the “Niños de la Amazonia” organization expose their daily lives thus providing a window of identity. Their work will be displayed in a gala reception at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian on Saturday, September 24th, and immediately after travel from Washington, at the Biblioteca Criolla.
The photographic exhibit is open now, with the formal reception for the exhibit of 47 photographs to be held at Biblioteca Criolla on Tuesday, September 27th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Main Library, 4th Floor, 472 Jersey Avenue in Jersey City. The participants of “Niños de la Amazonia” will be given a Proclamation by Jersey City At-Large Councilman Ray Velazquez Jr. Light refreshments will be offered, as well as entertainment provided by a Peruvian association. The exhibit runs until Friday, September 30th.
Participants of the reception welcoming the niños de la Amazonias include the chaperones, the founder and president of the organization, “Niños de la Amazonia,” Ms. Coplan, and its board of directors, and of course, the Peruvian children themselves.
“We’re very enthusiastic, not only to highlight the incredible work of the Amazonian children, but also to thank the non-profit organization, "Children of the Amazon," for providing such valuable and unique content, one from where we can all appreciate their insights and learn from them,” said Patricia Vega, department head of the Biblioteca Criolla. Ms. Vega will offer Spanish translation so the children can fully express themselves, explaining their work and experience with this project.
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“NIÑOS DE LA AMAZONIA” – “CHILDREN OF THE AMAZON” – TRAVEL TO VISIT BIBLIOTECA CRIOLLA ON 9/27
RIGHT AFTER RECEIVING HONOR AT SMITHSONIAN ON 9/24 IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
IN OBSERVANCE OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH – SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 15
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The mission of “Niños de la Amazonia” is “to give remote, marginalized indigenous children their own ‘voice’ through still photo visual anthropology projects, advancing the understanding of their unique cultures.” The Peruvian children will be visiting Washington, D.C., New Jersey and New York City for a two-week stay, funded by a grant from the Rainforest Fund.
For more information, please contact Patricia Vega or Eddie Perez at (201) 547-4541, or visit the Biblioteca Criolla webpage on the library website: HYPERLINK "http://www.jclibrary.org/libinfo/criolla.php"http://www.jclibrary.org/libinfo/criolla.php. Also, you can follow ‘La Criolla’ on Facebook or Twitter at Jersey City Free Public Library.
Since 1972, Jersey City’s Biblioteca Criolla is the only entity within a public library system in New Jersey dedicated exclusively to Spanish works, whether print or recorded, and in presenting Latino culture from all Spanish nationalities. The department at the Main Library provides the Latino community access to diversified printed materials, electronic resources with wide range databases, and culturally enriched programs. Biblioteca Criolla’s ultimate goal is to provide understanding of one’s own culture and cultures of others.
Names of the Children from San Martin de Tipischa, Peru:
Liz Manihuari Mendoza
Edil Grencio Silvano Lancha
Miuler Rimachi Ahaunari
Roy Ever Mendoza Ayambo
Jesmarly Frias Rojas
Carola Rengifo Lanch
Teddy Yuyarimi Aquitari
Elvio Lomas
Pablo Ely Puertas
TRAVEL TO VISIT BIBLIOTECA CRIOLLA ON 9/27
RIGHT AFTER RECEIVING HONOR AT SMITHSONIAN ON 9/24 IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
IN OBSERVANCE OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH – SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 15
JERSEY CITY, NJ September 20, 2011 – The Biblioteca Criolla of the Jersey City Free Public Library announces its presentation of a group of indigenous children from Kukuma, Peru, whose photographic exposition of the “Niños de la Amazonia” organization expose their daily lives thus providing a window of identity. Their work will be displayed in a gala reception at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian on Saturday, September 24th, and immediately after travel from Washington, at the Biblioteca Criolla.
The photographic exhibit is open now, with the formal reception for the exhibit of 47 photographs to be held at Biblioteca Criolla on Tuesday, September 27th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Main Library, 4th Floor, 472 Jersey Avenue in Jersey City. The participants of “Niños de la Amazonia” will be given a Proclamation by Jersey City At-Large Councilman Ray Velazquez Jr. Light refreshments will be offered, as well as entertainment provided by a Peruvian association. The exhibit runs until Friday, September 30th.
Participants of the reception welcoming the niños de la Amazonias include the chaperones, the founder and president of the organization, “Niños de la Amazonia,” Ms. Coplan, and its board of directors, and of course, the Peruvian children themselves.
“We’re very enthusiastic, not only to highlight the incredible work of the Amazonian children, but also to thank the non-profit organization, "Children of the Amazon," for providing such valuable and unique content, one from where we can all appreciate their insights and learn from them,” said Patricia Vega, department head of the Biblioteca Criolla. Ms. Vega will offer Spanish translation so the children can fully express themselves, explaining their work and experience with this project.
(more)
“NIÑOS DE LA AMAZONIA” – “CHILDREN OF THE AMAZON” – TRAVEL TO VISIT BIBLIOTECA CRIOLLA ON 9/27
RIGHT AFTER RECEIVING HONOR AT SMITHSONIAN ON 9/24 IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
IN OBSERVANCE OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH – SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 15
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The mission of “Niños de la Amazonia” is “to give remote, marginalized indigenous children their own ‘voice’ through still photo visual anthropology projects, advancing the understanding of their unique cultures.” The Peruvian children will be visiting Washington, D.C., New Jersey and New York City for a two-week stay, funded by a grant from the Rainforest Fund.
For more information, please contact Patricia Vega or Eddie Perez at (201) 547-4541, or visit the Biblioteca Criolla webpage on the library website: HYPERLINK "http://www.jclibrary.org/libinfo/criolla.php"http://www.jclibrary.org/libinfo/criolla.php. Also, you can follow ‘La Criolla’ on Facebook or Twitter at Jersey City Free Public Library.
Since 1972, Jersey City’s Biblioteca Criolla is the only entity within a public library system in New Jersey dedicated exclusively to Spanish works, whether print or recorded, and in presenting Latino culture from all Spanish nationalities. The department at the Main Library provides the Latino community access to diversified printed materials, electronic resources with wide range databases, and culturally enriched programs. Biblioteca Criolla’s ultimate goal is to provide understanding of one’s own culture and cultures of others.
Names of the Children from San Martin de Tipischa, Peru:
Liz Manihuari Mendoza
Edil Grencio Silvano Lancha
Miuler Rimachi Ahaunari
Roy Ever Mendoza Ayambo
Jesmarly Frias Rojas
Carola Rengifo Lanch
Teddy Yuyarimi Aquitari
Elvio Lomas
Pablo Ely Puertas
Monday, September 19, 2011
Van Vorst Park Association monthly meeting
at Barrow Mansion
tuesday sept 20, 7.30
(refreshments..!)
Meeting Agenda for September:
Jorge Mastropietro
Jorge is an architect with Jorge Mastropietro Architects will be presenting his latest project slated to start this fall on Bright Street. 93 Bright Street, currently a one story garage has been approved for demolition. In its place, Jorge and his team have designed a 4 story residential building. Come see his plans and meet our newest neighbor.
HALLOWEEN IN VAN VORST PARK
We are planning another spooktacular in VVP this Halloween. Have any ideas?
We would like the community’s input on this years event. Please come and share your thoughts--and find out how you can get involved!!!
Welcome to the neighborhood Aire Salon at 287 Grand Street. It’s a beautiful contemporary hair salon. Spacious and “airey”. One of the owners, Aiko Kahn, is a VVPA neighbor, so be sure to check them out. BEST OF LUCK AIRE!!!!
tuesday sept 20, 7.30
(refreshments..!)
Meeting Agenda for September:
Jorge Mastropietro
Jorge is an architect with Jorge Mastropietro Architects will be presenting his latest project slated to start this fall on Bright Street. 93 Bright Street, currently a one story garage has been approved for demolition. In its place, Jorge and his team have designed a 4 story residential building. Come see his plans and meet our newest neighbor.
HALLOWEEN IN VAN VORST PARK
We are planning another spooktacular in VVP this Halloween. Have any ideas?
We would like the community’s input on this years event. Please come and share your thoughts--and find out how you can get involved!!!
Welcome to the neighborhood Aire Salon at 287 Grand Street. It’s a beautiful contemporary hair salon. Spacious and “airey”. One of the owners, Aiko Kahn, is a VVPA neighbor, so be sure to check them out. BEST OF LUCK AIRE!!!!
CUDA dance performance
Oct 2, 6 - 9 pm
Parlay Studios, 161 2nd street, JC
CUDA Community for Urban Dance and Art
Closing Show for JC Arts Studio Tour- check out our Art work at October 1st at Pershing Field Community Center. Keep rocking!
Parlay Studios, 161 2nd street, JC
CUDA Community for Urban Dance and Art
Closing Show for JC Arts Studio Tour- check out our Art work at October 1st at Pershing Field Community Center. Keep rocking!
Bark in the Park dog walk and fair
Liberty Humane Society's 8th annual Bark in the Park Dog Walk and Fair
Church Square Park
in Hoboken NJ
Sunday, October 16th
from Noon to 5PM
Church Square Park
in Hoboken NJ
Sunday, October 16th
from Noon to 5PM
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Creative Grove tribal artsy lounge
your tribal market, outdoor living room, indie art scene with the
ever changing music, sounds and performance art
not a regular flea market,
unique in the City area with only local makers and artists
ART ROW at Creative Grove artist & designer market
(Fish with Braids, Aleksandar Milenkovic, Roy Wright, Elinor, various artists)
this week DJ Dion Blitz, a Webster Hall fixture
heats up with Underground Electro/Progressive House... n Top 40's

Grove Street PATH Plaza
2 - 8 pm
the best outdoor lounge metro-wide
ever changing music, sounds and performance art
not a regular flea market,
unique in the City area with only local makers and artists
ART ROW at Creative Grove artist & designer market
(Fish with Braids, Aleksandar Milenkovic, Roy Wright, Elinor, various artists)
this week DJ Dion Blitz, a Webster Hall fixture
heats up with Underground Electro/Progressive House... n Top 40's

Grove Street PATH Plaza
2 - 8 pm
the best outdoor lounge metro-wide
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
Tempest Jam Glow in the Dark
The Tempest Jam
"Glow in the Dark" Edition
Featuring JuneStar
Lamppost, sept 28, 9 - 12 pm
Come through and enjoy an evening with the tempest Jam House band; Alex, Jeanne and Roland.
We will be celebrating the music of a JC fixture; JuneStar.
In a time in our city when live music strive s to breath and b alive the tempest jam continues to bring u the truth.When asked mrblackman mentioned that he titled this show as a representation of how he sees jersey city and its place in a vast array of urban city scenes..Come see for ur self why mrblackman would say Jc glows in the dark Sep 28/ / / / Dont miss it. . .
"Glow in the Dark" Edition
Featuring JuneStar
Lamppost, sept 28, 9 - 12 pm
Come through and enjoy an evening with the tempest Jam House band; Alex, Jeanne and Roland.
We will be celebrating the music of a JC fixture; JuneStar.
In a time in our city when live music strive s to breath and b alive the tempest jam continues to bring u the truth.When asked mrblackman mentioned that he titled this show as a representation of how he sees jersey city and its place in a vast array of urban city scenes..Come see for ur self why mrblackman would say Jc glows in the dark Sep 28/ / / / Dont miss it. . .
God Muse Monster, art exhibit
GOD MUSE MONSTER , a solo exhibit by John Fathom. LITM, Newark Ave. oct 4 - 24 2011
opening reception with the artist Oct 4, 8 -11pm
A collection that explores the power of idolatry and the fine line that separates Gods from Monsters when interpreted by man. Other themes like opposition, power and independence will be expressed through mediums like, silkscreen, limited run toys and of course John Fathom's wall hung light box sculptures.
opening reception with the artist Oct 4, 8 -11pm
A collection that explores the power of idolatry and the fine line that separates Gods from Monsters when interpreted by man. Other themes like opposition, power and independence will be expressed through mediums like, silkscreen, limited run toys and of course John Fathom's wall hung light box sculptures.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
365 days of happiness
at the Landmark Loews jersey Theater, 54 Journal Square
- 365 Days of Happiness
- Sun, Sep 18, 2011 3:30 pm, 7.30 pm
Project Greenville: the roommates show
the Roommates Show, presented by Project Greenville begins this weekend Friday September 9th (as part of JC Fridays) and Saturday September 10th, both from 3-8pm at 128 Winfield Ave. in the Greenville section of Jersey City. Featuring paintings, drawings, photography, poetry and music by Margeaux Lucas, Holly Hosman, Arthur Campbell, Elizabeth Deegan and Frank Tedesso. For additional info go to www.projectgreenville.webs.com open for studio tour oct 1, 2
comedy night at the Loews
Comedy night at the Loews
saturday sept 17, 8 pm Kennedy Blvd at Journal Square
featuring comedians seen on HBO, Showtime, Comic View & more.
Roz G
Jay
Amirah
Terry Hodges
Special Performance by: Nina Foxx
saturday sept 17, 8 pm Kennedy Blvd at Journal Square
featuring comedians seen on HBO, Showtime, Comic View & more.
Roz G
Jay
Amirah
Terry Hodges
Special Performance by: Nina Foxx
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
fore/closure
October 1 at 8:30pm ,October 2 at 8:30pm Grace Church Van Vorst
The anchor piece of the Confessions exhibit is Fore/closure—an original one-woman stage show by Gabby Creery based on her blog and popular column in the Jersey City Independent. Telling the riveting true account of a family’s turbulent journey down the rabbit hole of unemployment, poverty and the threat of homelessness, Gabby paints an intimate portrait not just of the devastating effects of the financial crisis on a family and a marriage, but also the ways in which community and joy can be found.
$5 suggested donation at the door. Proceeds will go to Grace Community services, who generously helps programs like this.
The anchor piece of the Confessions exhibit is Fore/closure—an original one-woman stage show by Gabby Creery based on her blog and popular column in the Jersey City Independent. Telling the riveting true account of a family’s turbulent journey down the rabbit hole of unemployment, poverty and the threat of homelessness, Gabby paints an intimate portrait not just of the devastating effects of the financial crisis on a family and a marriage, but also the ways in which community and joy can be found.
$5 suggested donation at the door. Proceeds will go to Grace Community services, who generously helps programs like this.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Most of who We Are, solo exhibit, opening reception
"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."
Wendy Weber Eaton
Musical Guest Glen Coleman on guitar!
artist reception thursday sept 8,
Made with Love Cafe,
7 - 10 pm
*Exhibit open August 29 - September 25*
Art framed by Timeless Frames
www.timelessframes.com
Wendy Weber Eaton
Musical Guest Glen Coleman on guitar!
artist reception thursday sept 8,
Made with Love Cafe,
7 - 10 pm
*Exhibit open August 29 - September 25*
Art framed by Timeless Frames
www.timelessframes.com
Nobuki Takamen Trio, Jazz uptown
A live performance showcase by three amazing jazz ensembles!
Sept 9, 8pm - 12pm
NOBUKI TAKAMEN TRIO
Led by seering guitarist Nobuki Takamen
http://www.nobukitakamen.c om/
LOW END INITIATIVE
Steven Husted, bass
Jonathan Blanchette, guitar
Dan Walsh, drums
http://www.facebook.com/pa ges/Steven-Husted-The-Low- End-Initiative/17614357242 4023?sk=app_2405167945
http://www.reverbnation.co m/lowendinitiative
NEW TRICKS
Mike Lee, tenor sax
Ted Chubb, trumpet
Kellen Harrison, bass
Shawn Baltazor, drums
http://www.newtricksjazz.c om/
http://www.facebook.com/ne wtricksjazz
$10 (suggested donation)
And don't forget, Friday means Miss Ruth's Famous Fish Fry!
MAP and DIRECTIONS:
http://maps.google.com/map s/ms?msid=2042322876110971 55013.00049259ade4ccbf20cc 4&msa=0
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Brought to you by FABULOUS UPTOWN MUSIC.
http://FabulousUptownMusic .blogspot.com/
Sept 9, 8pm - 12pm
Moore's Lounge aka Bill and Ruth's
photo: Tatsuro Nishimura189 Monticello Avenue
Jersey City, NJ
NOBUKI TAKAMEN TRIO
Led by seering guitarist Nobuki Takamen
http://www.nobukitakamen.c
LOW END INITIATIVE
Steven Husted, bass
Jonathan Blanchette, guitar
Dan Walsh, drums
http://www.facebook.com/pa
http://www.reverbnation.co
NEW TRICKS
Mike Lee, tenor sax
Ted Chubb, trumpet
Kellen Harrison, bass
Shawn Baltazor, drums
http://www.newtricksjazz.c
http://www.facebook.com/ne
$10 (suggested donation)
And don't forget, Friday means Miss Ruth's Famous Fish Fry!
MAP and DIRECTIONS:
http://maps.google.com/map
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Brought to you by FABULOUS UPTOWN MUSIC.
http://FabulousUptownMusic
Afterwards and Forward
AFTERWARDS and FORWARD: A ten-year 9/11 reflective art exhibition
Aug. 29 – Sept. 27, 2011
Artists’ Reception: Sept. 12, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
...
Lecture, "The Impact of 9/11 on Recent Art" by Dr. Dennis Raverty: Sept. 14, 1 p.m. at the auditorium (B08; adjacent to the gallery)
In recognition of the tenth anniversary of 9/11, NJCU Visual Arts Gallery presents “AFTERWARDS and FORWARD: A ten-year 9/11 reflective art exhibition,” to promote dialogue, deeper reflection, meditation, and contextualization relating to or emerging from the 9/11 disaster and to shed light on prevailing issues about violence in the world. Three themes are represented in the exhibition: artistic responses to 9/11; artistic responses to the war on terror; artworks to promote peace efforts. Each of 18 artists whose work has been selected for the exhibit has demonstrated a strong commitment to anti-war issues throughout his or her career.
The exhibition includes two significant works on loan from the National September 11 Memorial Museum: Milton Rosa-Ortiz’s Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, a light box with World Trade Center debris; and Werner Pfeiffer’s artist’s book, Out of the Sky-9/11 a tribute. Among other highlights of the exhibit are: Joel Meyerowitz’s Nov. 12, 2001, 2001 North Tower Shrouded in Smoke and Spray, a photograph from his Aftermath: Images from Ground Zero, 2001 series; Yoko Ono’s Wish Tree; and Ultra Violet’s sculpture, IX XI.
Other contributors to the exhibition are: Hugo Bastidas, an NJCU professor of painting; Richard A. Buntzen, a 2009 NJCU alumnus and collage artist; Nemat El-Nasser, a Jordanian artist; Carole A. Feuerman, an internationally active sculptor; Ben Jones, NJCU professor emeritus of art; Thierry Palau, a French graphic designer; Duda Penteado, a Brazilian-American artist; José Rodeiro, an NJCU professor of art history and painter; Herb Rosenberg, NJCU professor and sculptor; Patricia Saxton, a graphic designer/author; Jacqui Taylor-Basker, a film maker; Raul Villarreal, a 2006 NJCU alumnus and painter/author; and Chee Wang Ng, a Malaysian-American artist. Works by these artists include paintings, collages, prints, sculpture, graphic designs, a film, and an installation. A 24-page catalog is available on this exhibition at the gallery. (also available online).
http://www.njcu.edu/Visual _Arts_Gallery.aspx
Aug. 29 – Sept. 27, 2011
Artists’ Reception: Sept. 12, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
...
Lecture, "The Impact of 9/11 on Recent Art" by Dr. Dennis Raverty: Sept. 14, 1 p.m. at the auditorium (B08; adjacent to the gallery)
In recognition of the tenth anniversary of 9/11, NJCU Visual Arts Gallery presents “AFTERWARDS and FORWARD: A ten-year 9/11 reflective art exhibition,” to promote dialogue, deeper reflection, meditation, and contextualization relating to or emerging from the 9/11 disaster and to shed light on prevailing issues about violence in the world. Three themes are represented in the exhibition: artistic responses to 9/11; artistic responses to the war on terror; artworks to promote peace efforts. Each of 18 artists whose work has been selected for the exhibit has demonstrated a strong commitment to anti-war issues throughout his or her career.
The exhibition includes two significant works on loan from the National September 11 Memorial Museum: Milton Rosa-Ortiz’s Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, a light box with World Trade Center debris; and Werner Pfeiffer’s artist’s book, Out of the Sky-9/11 a tribute. Among other highlights of the exhibit are: Joel Meyerowitz’s Nov. 12, 2001, 2001 North Tower Shrouded in Smoke and Spray, a photograph from his Aftermath: Images from Ground Zero, 2001 series; Yoko Ono’s Wish Tree; and Ultra Violet’s sculpture, IX XI.
Other contributors to the exhibition are: Hugo Bastidas, an NJCU professor of painting; Richard A. Buntzen, a 2009 NJCU alumnus and collage artist; Nemat El-Nasser, a Jordanian artist; Carole A. Feuerman, an internationally active sculptor; Ben Jones, NJCU professor emeritus of art; Thierry Palau, a French graphic designer; Duda Penteado, a Brazilian-American artist; José Rodeiro, an NJCU professor of art history and painter; Herb Rosenberg, NJCU professor and sculptor; Patricia Saxton, a graphic designer/author; Jacqui Taylor-Basker, a film maker; Raul Villarreal, a 2006 NJCU alumnus and painter/author; and Chee Wang Ng, a Malaysian-American artist. Works by these artists include paintings, collages, prints, sculpture, graphic designs, a film, and an installation. A 24-page catalog is available on this exhibition at the gallery. (also available online).
http://www.njcu.edu/Visual
JC Slam, poetry slam Jc Fridays
Get ready for another season of amazing poetry, eclectic hosting, and fantastic features! This year JEREY CITY SLAM is starting the slam season right, on a JC FRIDAY! As if that was not enough, we are proud to have CAROLINE ROTHSTEIN as the feature for our season opener!
It has been a long summer for some, so here is a review on the slam rules:
* Maximum 8 poets to a slam
* The time limit for your poem is 3:10. After that t...he point deductions begin!
* There will be two rounds cumulating in a final round where the top two poets will face off.
As it is a new season, we encourage all poets to come out swinging with new material!
Because this is such a special event-- Slam Season beginning, amazing feature, JC FRIDAY-- This week's slam will be held at the amazing 143 Columbus location! Come for the poetry and stick around... you never know what is going to happen on a JC FRIDAY!
Admission: $5 suggested donation
It has been a long summer for some, so here is a review on the slam rules:
* Maximum 8 poets to a slam
* The time limit for your poem is 3:10. After that t...he point deductions begin!
* There will be two rounds cumulating in a final round where the top two poets will face off.
As it is a new season, we encourage all poets to come out swinging with new material!
Because this is such a special event-- Slam Season beginning, amazing feature, JC FRIDAY-- This week's slam will be held at the amazing 143 Columbus location! Come for the poetry and stick around... you never know what is going to happen on a JC FRIDAY!
Admission: $5 suggested donation
JC Art school art sale
Fundraiser art sale:
sept 25, 2-8pm
313 3rd street (2nd location)
Showcasing the works of JCAS Artists:
Ana Benaroya
Matt Caputo
Thomas John Carlson
Kiva Ford
Norm Kirby
Live Music & Refreshments.
Limited edition artwork, prints and merchandise. All sales to benefit the Jersey City Art School & JCAS Artist Workshop.
About JCAS Workshop
Located just two blocks from the Jersey City Art School. The Jersey City Art School Workshop or, JCAS Artist Workshop is an 1800 square foot facility housing up to eight mobile artist studios, a screen-printing and etching studio as well as a gallery space.
The goal of the JCAS Artist Workshop is to offer art services such as graphic design and merchandise printing. The JCAS Artist Workshop also doubles as a retail space for merchandise featuring limited edition works of art by established as well as emerging fine artists and especially skilled artisans.
For more information about studio space rental contact JCAS director, Thomas John Carlson: thomas@jcartschool.com
sept 25, 2-8pm
313 3rd street (2nd location)
Showcasing the works of JCAS Artists:
Ana Benaroya
Matt Caputo
Thomas John Carlson
Kiva Ford
Norm Kirby
Live Music & Refreshments.
Limited edition artwork, prints and merchandise. All sales to benefit the Jersey City Art School & JCAS Artist Workshop.
About JCAS Workshop
Located just two blocks from the Jersey City Art School. The Jersey City Art School Workshop or, JCAS Artist Workshop is an 1800 square foot facility housing up to eight mobile artist studios, a screen-printing and etching studio as well as a gallery space.
The goal of the JCAS Artist Workshop is to offer art services such as graphic design and merchandise printing. The JCAS Artist Workshop also doubles as a retail space for merchandise featuring limited edition works of art by established as well as emerging fine artists and especially skilled artisans.
For more information about studio space rental contact JCAS director, Thomas John Carlson: thomas@jcartschool.com
Down with Technics
sunday sept 18, 4-7pm
Downtown Live Presents a monthly event for DJs by Djs. Providing a space for Djs to meet, be creative on the decks, and network with one another. Open to Djs of all levels and styles from beginner and up, "Down with technic" is suited for those who want to learn more about Djing itself as well as allowing new DJs to learn from those who have more experience. The forum is similar to an open mic, except that it will be Djs recit...ing through their mixes.
OPEN HOUSE DJ PROGRAM
HOSTED BY DJ Pastiche
TIME: 4-7
SETUP TIME: 3pm
FREE ADMISSION
Friends and Family welcome
Refreshments will be available
Equipment we provide:
Vinyl set up
-Numark TTX Turntables
-Numark mixer DXM w/ effects
CDJ setups
-Numark NDX 200 (do not scratch)
-Numark iM1 (has a iPod dock)
-Pioneer CDJ-1000 Cd only
-Gemini ps6 series
BRING YOUR OWN: needles, music, materials you need that are not listed above
Special Requests or questions should be directed to
Dj Pastiche at downwithtechnic@gmail.com
For more info: dtlive.org
Downtown Live Presents a monthly event for DJs by Djs. Providing a space for Djs to meet, be creative on the decks, and network with one another. Open to Djs of all levels and styles from beginner and up, "Down with technic" is suited for those who want to learn more about Djing itself as well as allowing new DJs to learn from those who have more experience. The forum is similar to an open mic, except that it will be Djs recit...ing through their mixes.
OPEN HOUSE DJ PROGRAM
HOSTED BY DJ Pastiche
TIME: 4-7
SETUP TIME: 3pm
FREE ADMISSION
Friends and Family welcome
Refreshments will be available
Equipment we provide:
Vinyl set up
-Numark TTX Turntables
-Numark mixer DXM w/ effects
CDJ setups
-Numark NDX 200 (do not scratch)
-Numark iM1 (has a iPod dock)
-Pioneer CDJ-1000 Cd only
-Gemini ps6 series
BRING YOUR OWN: needles, music, materials you need that are not listed above
Special Requests or questions should be directed to
Dj Pastiche at downwithtechnic@gmail.com
For more info: dtlive.org
The Tempest Open Jam with Jeanne
The Tempest Open Mic/Jam: wed sept 7, 9 pm - 2 am
ALL ABOUT JEANNE!!!
One of the hardest working ladies in the music business.
Night after night, our friend Jeanne is playing gigs all over the tri-state area..... and Weds nights, we are privledged to have her as the house drummer for the tempest.
Jeanne, you deserve a holiday... NOW YOU HAVE ONE!!!
FEEL FREE TO WEAR JEANS IN HER HONOR!!!
9:00pm start time, We go till 2am.
ALL ABOUT JEANNE!!!
One of the hardest working ladies in the music business.
Night after night, our friend Jeanne is playing gigs all over the tri-state area..... and Weds nights, we are privledged to have her as the house drummer for the tempest.
Jeanne, you deserve a holiday... NOW YOU HAVE ONE!!!
FEEL FREE TO WEAR JEANS IN HER HONOR!!!
9:00pm start time, We go till 2am.
Groove on Grove comes to JC Fridays
Groove on Grove Comes to JCFridays with CREATIVE GROVE artist & designer market
====TENT OR SHINE====
Friday sept 9th, 5 - 10 pm (artist market 2 - 10 pm)
presented by the HDSID (historic downtown improvement district)
www.jcdowntown.org
__________WITH____________
... Segunda Quimbamba(5pm):
Segunda Quimbamba is a Jersey City Based percussion and dance ensemble that performs authentic Bomba and Plena, the drum music of Puerto Rico. The ensemble was founded by its director, Juan Cartagena and his wife Nanette Hernandez, as Los Pleneros de la Segunda (The Pleneros from Second Street) in 1989 during the Christmas season to perserve the Puerto Rican tradition of caroling called parrandas. Over the years, family members joined the group which began playing Bomba in 1995. In 1997 the name was changed to Segunda Quimbamba in honor of both Second Street, Jersey City, where most of the members live or have lived and Quimbamba, the mystical place described in a poem by the famous Puerto Rican poet Luis Pales Matos, called "Majestad Negra". in 1997 the Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center, Inc. was created to promote Bomba and Plena in New Jersey and the rest of the country. The Center produces a Newsletter about Bomba and Plena called, Guiro y Maraca and conducts music and dance workshops in these genres to share these traditions with the public and younger generations. Founder and Director Juan Cartagena was recognized as a Master folk artist by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (NJSCA) in 2004. He also received FolkLife Apprenticeship grants from the NJSCA to further study Bomba and Plena with master artist Miguel Sierra, as well as study Bomba with Roberto Cepeda, a reknown master artist in Puerto Rico. Juan has also received a Mentorship grant from the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation to collaborate with Roberto Cepeda. In 2006 and 2007, Nanette Hernandez, the co-founder of the group, was awarded a Folklife Apprenticeship grant by NJSCA to study Bomba Dance with master artist, Juan Usera.
Shayfer James (6pm):www.shayferjames.com
http://itunes.apple.com/us
Ladell McLin (7pm): renowned jazzy blues trio, international crew and fame
http://new.ladellmclin.com /
http://www.ladellmclin.com /
http://www.myspace.com/lad ellmclinblues
http://www.reverbnation.co m/ladellmclin
DelExilio (8pm):Founded in NYC, delexilio brings the funk "a lo Cubano," channeling the rhythm of the Cuban son through guitar riffs, mixing rock, hip hop, and funk beats with Cuban cadence, and immersing us in passionate lyrics in English and Spanish.
http://www.delexilio.com/m usica.html
http://thenewlatinojournal .com/index.php?option=com_ content&view=article&id=61 &Itemid=28
Fancy Colors (9pm): is a new band that includes members of Jupiter One, CHAPPO, and Vetiver. The lyrics take their inspiration from what Rumi may have scribbled down after seeing his first Dada exhibit. They are currently finishing their first album, "Near Equator".
http://www.ladellmclin.com
http://www.myspace.com/lad
http://www.reverbnation.co
DelExilio (8pm):Founded in NYC, delexilio brings the funk "a lo Cubano," channeling the rhythm of the Cuban son through guitar riffs, mixing rock, hip hop, and funk beats with Cuban cadence, and immersing us in passionate lyrics in English and Spanish.
http://www.delexilio.com/m
http://thenewlatinojournal
Fancy Colors (9pm): is a new band that includes members of Jupiter One, CHAPPO, and Vetiver. The lyrics take their inspiration from what Rumi may have scribbled down after seeing his first Dada exhibit. They are currently finishing their first album, "Near Equator".
Friday, September 2, 2011
good bye summer JC Slam
Friday, Sept 2, 9pm-midnight , 534 Coles street
Pack, up you bathing suits, break out the hoodies, and come celebrate the end of an amazing Slam season with us! This week we are bringing it back to the traditional slam in preparation for the beginning of our new slam season! What does that mean? You know the drill by now! Two rounds of competition with the top two scoring poets going into a finl round. There will be no points awarded for this slam but if you are consider...ing slamming for the 2012 team, this is a great chance to try out new stuff, make sure you piece is under 3:10, or embrace the feeling of being judged by your peers!
Slam list opens at 9, you must be there and have paid admission in order to get on the list! As always, we will have a brief open mic before the slam. All forms of stage performance are welcome!
Admission:
$5/$3 with student ID
**All Proceeds Go Into The Jersey City Slam Fund to send our representatives to qualifying events!**
Location:
Grassroots Community Space
54 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ
Pack, up you bathing suits, break out the hoodies, and come celebrate the end of an amazing Slam season with us! This week we are bringing it back to the traditional slam in preparation for the beginning of our new slam season! What does that mean? You know the drill by now! Two rounds of competition with the top two scoring poets going into a finl round. There will be no points awarded for this slam but if you are consider...ing slamming for the 2012 team, this is a great chance to try out new stuff, make sure you piece is under 3:10, or embrace the feeling of being judged by your peers!
Slam list opens at 9, you must be there and have paid admission in order to get on the list! As always, we will have a brief open mic before the slam. All forms of stage performance are welcome!
Admission:
$5/$3 with student ID
**All Proceeds Go Into The Jersey City Slam Fund to send our representatives to qualifying events!**
Location:
Grassroots Community Space
54 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ
Sunday, August 28, 2011
JC Fridays, September
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
* art
* performance
* music
* film
Support the arts! Explore your city!
Art House Productions presents JC Fridays, a quarterly festival held throughout Jersey City at the start of every season. Local businesses and arts organizations join together to celebrate art and culture with a wide range of free events for the public. Programs include art openings and exhibits, music, performance, film/video screenings and more!
Visit www.jcfridays.com for a full listing of events!
* art
* performance
* music
* film
Support the arts! Explore your city!
Art House Productions presents JC Fridays, a quarterly festival held throughout Jersey City at the start of every season. Local businesses and arts organizations join together to celebrate art and culture with a wide range of free events for the public. Programs include art openings and exhibits, music, performance, film/video screenings and more!
Visit www.jcfridays.com for a full listing of events!
Labels:
art crawl JC,
art exhibits,
arthouse production,
film,
first fridays,
free events,
JC Fridays,
live music,
offoffjc,
theater,
videos
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
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
----------------
River Horse Special Ale (5.5% ABV)
Hipp O Lantern Imperial Pumpkin Ale (8.5% ABV)
Cask Beers
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