Posts Tagged ‘live music’

This Weekend’s Best Bets

By Jon Whiten • Aug 27th, 2010 • Category: Arts, Blog

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Muhammad Bilal performs at the final free summer concert at the MLK HUB this evening (5 pm). Later on, Ace Case is at Made with Love for [...]



First-Ever Hamilton Park BBQ Festival Slated for September 25

By Jon Whiten • Aug 26th, 2010 • Category: Arts, Blog, Food

It’s been a big few months for historic Hamilton Park.
First, a 13-month multi-million dollar renovation was completed, allowing the park to reopen in May, just in time for summer. And now a group of local organizations is hoping to bring thousands of people to the Downtown Jersey City park for the inaugural Hamilton Park [...]



This Weekend’s Best Bets

By Jon Whiten • Aug 20th, 2010 • Category: Arts, Blog

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On the music tip, contemporary gospel songwriter Carl Brister plays a free outdoor show at the MLK HUB (5 pm), and the Bryan Beninghove Trio brings the [...]



Band Battle to Raise Money for 4th Street Festival Set for Sunday

By Jon Whiten • Aug 20th, 2010 • Category: Arts, Featured

The crew behind the annual 4th Street Arts & Music Festival has put together a number of original fundraisers in the past few years, from a mac & cheese bake-off to a chili cook-off. Now they are at it again, having lined up an eight-band battle at Parlay Studios this Sunday.
The “Last Band Standing” [...]



This Weekend’s Best Bets

By Jon Whiten • Aug 13th, 2010 • Category: Arts, Blog

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Newport Centre Mall should be chock full of tweens this afternoon, with a “Youth Rock Live” concert featuring Six Volt and Whitney Kelly scheduled for 5 pm. [...]



Mamarama: Teenager Meets Eternal Teenager …

By Jayne Freeman • Aug 13th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Mamarama

What happens when a 19-year-old college student moves in with a single mom for the summer? A lot of shenanigans and a glimpse into what parenting a teen might be like …
Several years ago, I lived in a fabulous firehouse that belonged to friends of mine. I was basically a caretaker for the property during [...]



Live in JC: Jorge & Aliah and The Micks at Lucky 7 Tavern

By Zac Clark • Aug 12th, 2010 • Category: Arts, Featured

It’s been a while since I’ve been able to get out to Lucky 7 Tavern for a rock event. Luckily that changed Tuesday when The Micks (formerly the McMickle Brothers) and Jorge & Aliah played, and I was invited to emcee the show, introduce the bands and crack a couple of really bad jokes.



Wednesday Morning News Roundup

By Jon Whiten • Aug 11th, 2010 • Category: Blog

- Apparent Murder-Suicide on Storms Avenue: A recently engaged Jersey City couple was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide yesterday morning — and the woman’s 15-year-old son made the bloody discovery.
- Medical Contract at Jail Hits Another Snag: Approval of a new five-year medical services contract at the Hudson County jail stalled once again last [...]



PHOTOS: Ecuadorian Festival

By Eric Schkrutz • Aug 10th, 2010 • Category: Arts, Blog, News

Hundreds of revelers descended on Exchange Place Sunday for the second annual Ecuadorian Festival, which featured good food and live music in abundance.



This Weekend’s Best Bets

By Jon Whiten • Aug 6th, 2010 • Category: Arts, Blog

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The Jersey City arts collective _gaia is kicking off a new monthly exhibition in its _gaia gallery space on 3rd Street tonight with a show by Melissa [...]

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