ESC & Corban Tax present ‘Unexpected Sightings’ by Jim Legge
September 10, 2011
Spring Emerging Purple by Jim Legge
Karen Davis & Joseph Pla
Who Doesn’t Enjoy a Good FLEA!
June 28, 2011
Ed’s Exchange presents:
Knitting in the ‘Hood
May 25, 2011
Did you know Jersey City resident Teva Durham is a leading hand knit and crochet designer. With ultra-chic designs and yarn lines hotly pursued by crafters worldwide, it’s no wonder Teva’s latest book ‘Loop-d-Loop Lace’ is selling out fast.
Join us for an intimate book signing reception and peek at some of Teva’s hand-made masterpieces.
Follow Teva Durham / Loop-d-Loop on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Loop-d-Loop-by-Teva-Durham/310293308050
LIKE Ed’s Salvage Co. on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/salvageco
for more info, view our website: http://www.edssalvageco.com/
Part of JC Fridays: A day of FREE arts in Jersey City – http://www.jcfridays.com/
Art 4 Kids!
May 7, 2011
Happenings
July 30, 2010
CREATIVE GROVE UNDER SIEGE – BBOY / BGIRL EXTRAVAGANZA!
JULY 30, 2010 · 2:00pm – 8:00pm
GROVE ST. PATH STATION, JERSEY CITY, NJ
EVERY LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH!
For more info please contact:
info@sireloentertainment.com
Join Sirelo Entertainment, Grassroots Community Space & Friends as we take over the circle space outside of Grove St. Path. Vending tables surround the circle, where performances will be going on throughout the day!
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FRIDAY – JULY 30, 2010 2-8pm
HIP HOP EXTRAVAGANZA W/ CUDA & NBK BREAKERS!
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JC Opens Up The Mic Tour 2010 Kick Off Event
July 30 · 8:00pm – 10:30pm
The Warehouse Cafe
140 Bay Street (Power House Arts District) – at Provost, Jersey City, NJ
Come out and share in the creative collaboration that Jersey City has been craving!
Featured artists from various open mics and performance venues come out in force.
Hosted by Justin Woo (Just Add Sound) and Jack Haplin (Art House Productions).
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Music Feature: Kyle Sandison:
http://www.myspace.com/kylesandison
http://kylesandison.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=15303583
Open mic too! So bring those new pieces and share them!
This is a free event! Donations are always welcome
PG-13
BYOB
http://thewarehousejc.com/
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BOSSA VS HOUSE IN JC W. DJ WILLIAM MCCAMIE
July 30, 2010 at 10:00pm – Saturday at 3:00am
PORT O LOUNGE
286 FIRST STREET – Jersey City, NJ
WE INVITES YOU TO JOIN US FOR THE BOSSA SET
WILLIAM MCCAMIE DJ SET 10 TO 3
THE MUSICA JAZZY PORTUGUESE / ELECTRO BOSSA
NU JAZZ / NU GROOVE/ TECK / HOUSE / LATIN HOUSE
THE DOOR OPEN AT 8:30PM TO 3AM
FREE AT THE DOOR
INFO 201 420 9550
NEW REMIX OF SAME AS SAME COMING OUT SOON
PHILIP DA SWITCH OUT HOW AMAZON, ITUNES & MORE
OUT NOW TRAXS THE LAND OF XTSEA FEAT CHAU SA & YOYA
WILLIAM MCCAMIE NEW SINGLE ( OHAYO ) OUT NOW ON ITUNES
WILLIAM MCCAMIE NEW ALBUM IS ALSO AVAILABLE NOW ON ITUNES
WILLIAM MCCAMIE NEW MUSIC
IT’S GLOBAL NOW WORLD WIDE!!!!
WHERE TO DOWNLOAD
iTunes U.S. iTunes UK/European Union iTunes Japan iTunes Australia/N.Z. iTunes Canada iTunes Mexico Rhapsody Amazon MP3 Lala
STYLE
TECK / HOUSE / DEEP HOUSE
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Client Appreciation Celebration
July 31, 2010 · 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Jas It Up Hair Studio
24 N Mary St
Lancaster, PA
We are having a Customer Appreciation Celebration for our two-year anniversary.
Phone: 717-517-8495
Their will be light refreshments, complimentary wine, free eyebrow waxing, and free eyelash extensions from 6:00pm – 8:00pm only!!
We also have lots of door prize give aways ranging from, 15% off coupons, free products, to free hair color or relaxer.
We would like everyone to attend, so make it your best effort to stop in even if it’s for a few minutes. You might be one of the lucky winners of our fabulous door prizes.
Hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
The Staff at Jas It Up Hair Studio
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SIRENA ”OCEAN’S APHRODITE” EP RELEASE PARTY
July 31, 2010 at 7:00pm – Sunday at 1:00am
GRASSROOTS
54 Coles St.
Jersey City, NJ
Join me as I officially release my first EP “Ocean’s Aphrodite” here in Jersey City, the town that has seen me grow and has helped as inspiration for my first CD.
I will make time to discuss and sign copies of the CD after my performance.
This is a dress to impress affaire… who are you impressing?… ME!
I want everyone to embody their “INNER DIVA”!
Don’t miss the champagne toast at 10PM sharp!
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Full Body Wax | Vinyl Party w/ DJ Chuck Daly
July 31, 2010 at 10:00pm – Sunday at 3:00am
The White Star Bar
This week, Chuck Daly, famous dood from Jersey City Tattoo Co. spins. The king of good vibes, saddles up with DJ Hernia. Drink Specials with the Lovely Nikki and Mike behind the bar.
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CASTING CALL: Actors for the UC Dramatic Reading Series
July 20, 2010 at 7:00am – November 14 at 10:00am
Location To be determined. Somewhere UPtown though.
Uptown Crew continues its Dramatic Reading series. Scheduled events include works by Edgar Allen Poe (October 30) as well as events in February and March 2011, authors to be announced.
If you would like to help bring the early American literary voice off of the page and to the audience, please request an audition by sending headshot and resume to brainheart2000@gmail.com.
Teen-aged drama students 16 or older are welcome.
Fridays Never Looked So Good!
March 23, 2010
JC Fridays is a free arts and cultural movement that occurs quarterly in Jersey City, NJ. You can expect to culture-cram the first Friday of March, June, September, and right before Christmas in December. 2010’s participants did not disappoint and there were a few who got in on the action although they never officially signed up!
Angelica F., Erika N., Sylvia B., & Karina F. at Ed’s Salvage Co.
We began our journey in up & coming McGinley Square at the Uptown Salvage Chic event, where indie fashion designer KARINA, debuted her established line to a ready-to-wear crowd. Held at Ed’s Salvage Co., (a neighborhood vintage & consignment shop) and hosted by Uptown Crew, (a burgeoning group that focuses on the lesser well-known areas of JC) this was a palatable way to start our trek. On hand were exquisite clothes and accessories, plenty of buzz, tasty snacks, Pretty Things Beer, and funky music to vibe too. We had a grand time watching folks from the area and beyond check out the trendy threads and salvaged wares.
Next, we headed over to Imago Basilico. Owned by Steve C., this salon is über high-end and although it was after 10pm, the party was still in full swing. Steve said, “I never miss participating in a JCF event and I have no problem staying open until the last person calls it a night.” Imago’s featured artist, Mark Morchel, a Hudson County lawyer and set designer for ‘The Attic Ensemble’, showed more than 15 paintings on wood, all made of reclaimed materials. This one in particular was eye-catching but not for sale.
Mark Morchel
To our suprise, DaVinci’s Italian Deli infiltrated the action . Although they were not on the tour list, delicious, COMPLIMENTARY food was served from their Bergen Ave eatery throughout the day. Breads, chicken parmesan, and a chicken salad made with mayo, walnut, celery, and red grapes. Everything was out of this world and the DaVinci team doled out the good eats to anyone who dropped in.
The DaVinci Staff
It was getting late so we headed for downtown. We set out to visit ‘Railroad’, a super cool and super tight, railroad apartment/gallery space that made us feel like we had just gotten off the F train at the L.E.S station stop. The unit, on the fourth floor of a pre-war walk up, reeked of hip art and really cool music spun by Jan Thompkins. In the very back room of the flat, Lora Morgenstern showed vintage hand-made flowers reminiscent of the Victorian Era. ”Although mine are Victorian inspired, whimsy is infused,” Said Lora. “They are great for weddings, as a tree topper, or boutonnière. And, they are priced right so you can make someone really feel loved.” Lora has created these objects of wish for more than ten years and shows no signs of slowing.
Lora Morgenstern
Our last stop was Boca Grande where Grassroots Community-Space set it off like the JC Fridays closing ceremonies. The music was THUMPing and the wood floor jam-packed with people looking to boogie into the night. The small $5 entry fee benefits Haiti and that’s a cause most would get down to.
Chelo M. on drums & partygoers at Boca Grande.
Boca Grande – 564 Washington Blvd. – 201.626-6646
Davinci’s Italian Deli – 673 Bergen Ave. – 201.706.3244
Railroad - 150 Newark Ave.
SUGARland is Sweet!
March 11, 2010
When we heard Brooklyn’s popular Sugarland was having a ’Street Smarts’ exhibition to help ’Doctor’s Without Borders’ Haiti Relief Effort, we felt it our absolute duty to show up. Jarrod Serafine, the event host and coordinator, put together a multi-media show that featured budding and established area artists. The line-up was incredibly diverse and displayed a broad range of visual and performing artists. The turnout was high and the show a success on all fronts, with it’s cool mix of art, music, entertainment and overall groovy time. What’s more, the shin dig raised over $1000 for DWB. How sweet is that?
Jeremy Lane
Also on view, was budding photographer Kamila Latala’s photographs. Kamila’s pics display a seriousness about the art form and she refuses to alter her shots in any way (no retouching or Photoshop). When questioned about her inspiration for a photo entitled ’Ayana’ and the one deemed ’Beata’, this is what Kamila had to say. “Ayana and I went to a concert and dinner one night. Upon leaving the restaurant, I noticed some trees. They were lit up so beautifully so I asked Ayana if I could take some snaps of her and this is a result of that session. As for Beata, she is so insane (in a good way) and beautiful. Her big eyes, full lips, and small mouth make her an ideal subject to capture.”
I asked Kamila who else she thought I should chat with. Without hesitation, she said “Teresa Nasty. Her work is incredible”. jersey city review will be catching up with Ms. Nasty soon, real soon.
Sugarland – 221 N. 9th St. Brooklyn, NY.
photos: Kamila Latala
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JC Fridays – A Free Arts & Culture Festival
March 5, 2010
This year’s first installment of the highly anticipated and wildly popular JC Fridays will swing open it’s doors on Fri. March 5, 2010 at 10am. Almost 40 participants will showcase artistry in a tour that expands the breadth and width of Jersey City, NJ (the best place on earth) and, it’s all absolutely free. The mastermind behind this exploding concept is Art House Productions’, Christine Goodman who continuously and painstakingly pushes art in front of the public. So, make sure you wear comfortable shoes because you’ve got a lot of ground to cover.
Some places you may want to visit include:
* 32 Jones Gallery – Presents: “Phantasmagoria’, works by Adam Ramirez / 32 Jones St. , 7-9pm
* Uptown Crew & Ed’s Salvage Co. present; ‘Uptown Salvage Chic’, an introduction to JC indie fashion designer KARINA / 264 Fairmount Ave., 12-8pm
* Fish w/ Braids Gallery presents: ‘Behind Bleuer Boroughs’ by Ryan Ford / 521 Jersey Ave. (rear 1), 7-10pm
* Art House Productions presents: an opening reception for: ‘InventionREInvention’, a multi-media group show / 1 McWilliams Pl., 7-10pm
For a full list of events, click here: JC FRIDAYS
Damon Dash Does Downtown
February 25, 2010
Isaac Fortoul
As expected, the Damon Dash Gallery opening hosted by Gabriel Fortoul, ensued a huge crowd and police barricades were enlisted to help control the scene outside. Inside, fascinatingly huge and at times ominous, works of art adorned the walls of the three-story Tribeca space. As hundreds (literally) buzzed about the artist’s compound at 172 Duane St. it was obvious that the DD clan is focused on putting their own stamp on art in america. We’re just glad we finally got in.
Libertad was emblazoned across the top of one of Isaac Fortoul’s paintings in the double height main space of the new Damon Dash Gallery. The word libertad (liberty in English) is synonymous among people demanding a clean break from any oppressive force and emancipation is precisely what this showcase perpetuated. For Damon Dash, a former Hip Hop mogul, the artist’s colony is a brilliant way to reinvent himself after stepping away from the music industry. His creativity, and that of the artists, shone through in this highly anticipated downtown group exhibition.
Damon Dash’s new concept is assuredly influencing the minds of many who may have never given art a second thought. His initiative is introducing/reintroducing “the arts” to a crowd that might otherwise find it dull or unneccessary. Perhaps he and the featured artists Isaac Fortoul, Bobby Castaneda, Heather Gargon, Nyssa Frank, and Ellen Frank realize there is an awakening afoot among urban youths nationwide and they intend to be at the forefront. Could this be Hip Hop’s refining moment?
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Damon Dash Tonight!
February 20, 2010
We are headed to the Damon Dash Gallery opening in Tribeca, NYC. Will jersey city review get in? Let’s see!
