Art House Productions to Host ‘JC’s Most Eligible’ Date Auction
By Jon Whiten • Mar 29th, 2010 • Category: Arts, Blog
If you’ve ever wanted to go on a date with Ward E councilman Steven Fulop or comedienne extraordinaire and JCI contributor Melissa Surach, mark down April 24 on your calendar. They, along with many other local musicians, artists, business people and scenesters, will be on the auction block in a fund-raising event for Art House Productions’ upcoming multimedia play.
“We all know that bachelor/bachelorette auctions have the potential to be stuffy, incredibly awkward events,” says Art House executive director Christine Goodman. “So we thought, why not put a new spin on it? Let’s have fun, embrace the ridiculousness, and help our participants promote themselves.”
In addition to Fulop and Surach, the “JC’s Most Eligible” event will feature musician Kelly St. Patrick, Holly Tienken (Bag the Habit), Kirk Bray (Billykirk), Dennis Whittinghill (Damaged Wear), photographer Virginia Kamenitzer, DJ Jesse Amoroso, Eli Kent and visual artist Hiroshi Kumagai. Local restaurants will donate gift certificates for the winning pairs. (For regular updates on available bachelors and bachelorettes, as well as restaurant sponsors, check out Art House’s website.)
“Bid on someone you find interesting. Bid on someone you want to have a conversation with, learn from, break bread with,” Goodman says. “Then who knows? Maybe the sparks will fly!”
There is no cover for the auction, and Judy’s Goodies will provide baked goods.
DETAILS: Saturday, April 24, at 8 pm at Art House Productions (1 McWilliams Place).
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Jon Whiten is the founding editor of the Jersey City Independent; he now works for a public-policy nonprofit in Trenton.
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