August 2013 archive

16
Aug
2013

Tour The New Jersey Brewing Company Tonight 8/16

categories: Community/ Volunteers, Events

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Tonight the New Jersey Beer Company is hosting a brewery tour from 6-9pm at 4201 Tonnelle Avenue, North Bergen, NJ, specifically for JC Ties members—Jersey City’s networking group for young professionals. Sign up to join the club here.

“Considering that the New Jersey Beer Company is the only brewery in Hudson County, it only makes sense to support it!” boasts the flier. I totally agree.

Taste Garden State Stout, Hudson Pale Ale, 1787 Abbey Single Ale and seasonal brews.  After the free sample pours, order a pint or two—all are priced at $5 or below.

Also, The NJBC has a special raffle for Jersey City Ties members only: One lucky winner will go home with a growler of craft beer (64 oz.) and two pint glasses.

If you can’t make tonight’s event, note that NJBC does brewery tours and tastings for the public every Friday night from 5-9pm and Saturday from 1-6pm.

Insider Tip: You can get a $4 credit with New Jersey Beer Company (anytime) if you take a pic in front of their billboard on 6th St. and Jersey Ave.

15
Aug
2013

La Festa Italiana Tonight!

categories: Events, Historic Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City Families, Live Music, Neighborhood, Outdoor Fun!

 

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From now until Monday night, join in on the fun that is La Festa Italiana, Jersey City’s Italian Street Festival.

Each evening from 5-11pm on Sixth St. between Brunswick and Monmouth, celebrate the 110th year of the festival with tons of street-fair food (rice balls, zeppole, sausages, shish kabobs, corn on the cob, homemade desserts), live entertainment, children’s activities and adult beverages provided by White Star Bar.

More info here.

 

15
Aug
2013

Orale! Mexican Kitchen

categories: Grove Street, Happy Hour, Mexican, Restaurants

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Orale! Mexican Kitchen is a dining experience, one best enjoyed when you’re in a fun, upbeat, colorful mood. It’s a place to overload your senses: admire the art installations on the walls, engage your taste buds in innovative flavor combinations and talk loudly over the music while sipping on strong cocktails. Like a mini-party restaurant. Not that it’s a club—it’s definitely a restaurant—but you want to go there when feeling festive because the place just bleeds festivity.

Click below to continue reading and indulge in food porn…

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13
Aug
2013

Magic: Meet Your Local Magician

categories: Event Planning, Events, Jersey City Families

 

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I stopped by the Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery (435 Newark Ave.) a few weeks ago for a concert. Yes. A Midsummer Night’s Scream Music Festival was an all-day affair on one of the the hottest days of the year, with many bands performing to raise money for the cemetery, which is not affiliated with any place of worship. But besides the live music, there were other types of entertainment. Here’s where I met Wesley of Wesley’s Magic. Wesley is an independent magician, willing to travel anywhere in New York and New Jersey to entertain guests at your event.

Wesley does strolling magic, also known as “walk around magic,” where the magician roams a room or at an event and performs for groups of spectators. He approached me and my puppy in the sweltering heat to show off some tricks. I was quite impressed. He got me over and over; I could not figure out his methods. What really impressed me though was that Wesley started his business from the ground up with no capital…he is a free agent like so many JC residents, myself included. If I were to host an event, which I don’t plan on doing anytime soon, I would totally hire him. His rates are bargain, starting at $200 for the hour, for the quality of his magicianry (is that a word?). Soon, he’ll be doing children’s shows, too. Disclaimer: I’m writing this because I want to—Wesley’s show was paid for by the Cemetery. Here’s to supporting local! Check out Wesley’s website here and his FB page here.

 

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For cuteness purposes, my puppy really dug  the show, too (and thankfully didn’t dig up any of the buried bones).

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13
Aug
2013

Shakespeare in the Park Tomorrow 8/14

categories: Events, Newport, Parks & Recreation

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On Wednesday, August 14th, Hip to Hip Theatre Company presents Shakespeare in the Park. After much success last year, they return by demand this summer at Newport Green performing “The Tempest” at 7:30pm. For those of you who don’t know, Newport Green is a cozy green oasis/beach tucked away in Jersey City on the Hudson River overlooking the Manhattan Skyline. I stopped by last week on my walk home from downtown, and attended this cool family-friendly event in late July.

Shakespeare in the Park is also and has always been family-friendly, but this year, Hip to Hip will be offering a children’s program called “Kids & the Classics.” Show up thirty minutes before the performance, and company members will engage children of all ages in theater games, teach them the tenets of ensemble playing and introduce them to the elements of theater (script, scenery, lighting, makeup, costumes and acting). The kids will get excited about William Shakespeare’s plays and, as an added bonus, learn about audience etiquette as well.

“The Tempest” synopsis: After twelve years on a deserted island, a deposed Duke is now a mighty sorcerer. He raises a storm at sea, bringing within his grasp the enemies who robbed him of his dukedom. Shakespeare’s final masterpiece has it all: a shipwreck, conspiracy, magic, monsters, fairies, and love at first sight.

Rain Date: Thursday, August 15th, 7:30 p.m.

Info courtesy of Elise Maguire at Quinn & Co.

Enjoy,
JCG

 

 

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