Share/Save Embankment Decision: The Jersey City twittersphere was abuzz with news that the Zoning Board voted last night 5-0 to deny an application to demolish the historic 6th Street Embankment. Expect more from JCI later today. Off-Duty Jersey City Cops Subdue Airline Passenger: When a hysterical passenger aboard a Hawaii-bound flight made a dash for [...]
Share/SaveThe students in MS 7′s Little Kids Rock band will get to jam with a special guest tomorrow, the ’80s arena rocker Billy Squier. Six students will rehearse with Squier in preparation for the nonprofit group’s October 20 fundraiser in New York City, working on his song “Lonely is the Night.” For much more on [...]
Share/SaveDave, Samm, Spencer and Russ of Wyldlife don’t wanna meet your folks. They aren’t looking to find out what makes you a wonderful flower, in your unique snowflake existence. They want it dirty, cheap, and more importantly, now. At least that’s what I picked up from their debut eponymous LP, released last month. Known for [...]
Share/SaveHudson County Community College (HCCC) today confirmed that legendary hip-hop artist Common (at right) and actress America Ferrera will take part in the college’s 2011-2012 Lecture Series. Common, who is also an actor, author and advocate who founded the Common Ground Foundation, will appear at HCCC’s Journal Square campus on Thursday, September 29 at 6:15 [...]
Jersey City has a new resident in town, and her name is Megha Kalia. She recently moved here from Sunnyside, Queens, to be closer to the new performing arts center she just launched in India Square: Sitarrey Performing Arts Center. We recently caught up with her to discuss her vision of Sitarrey and the role she hopes it will play in Jersey City’s vibrant arts community.
Share/SaveThe second Jersey City Record Riot of the year is scheduled for this Saturday at Parlay Studios in the Powerhouse Arts District (PAD). With the third annual Not Yo Mama’s Craft Fair happening just down the block on Morgan Street, it should be a perfect excuse to hit the PAD to support local merchants and [...]
The idea behind this organization is that all children are born composers and improvisers who can draw upon the materials and knowledge of their teachers. Not only does Little Kids Rock attempt to restore a creative outlet that was taken away from students, the organization hopes to completely revitalize music education (and perhaps education in general) in our nation’s public schools.
Share/SaveJersey City jazz saxophonist Bryan Beninghove plays with a wide variety of groups of all different styles, from straightforward classic jazz at his gigs at Casa Dante, to the “gypsy jazz” that Manouche Bag brings to its weekly gigs at Madame Claude Cafe. One of his most avant-garde and innovative projects is Beninghove’s Hangmen, an [...]
Share/SaveNot long after the vintage Wonder Morton pipe organ at the Loew’s Jersey Theatre was restored in 2008, Ralph Ringstad, Jr. became the theater’s first principal organist in 62 years, providing accompaniment to many films screened at the historic movie palace. But in December, when walking near his Whippany home, Ringstad fell, hit his head, [...]
Share/SaveMcNair Academic High School junior Judith Vigliotti last week won the 2011 Hudson County Shout Down Drugs songwriting competition with her composition “There’s Always a Way.” She beat out 12 other teens from around the county in the 10th installment of the annual competition, which is sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey [...]
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