Bringing people, places and events to life
Van Vorst Park plays host to Jersey City’s 6th Annual Book Festival tomorrow, Sunday September 15th. This year’s theme is “Tales of Our Cities” and features local authors, performers and artists from 10am-5pm.
Today at 3pm, Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery (435 Newark Ave.) hosts “Susan Murphy & Mario Giacalone In Concert” with special guest Jenna Sofia.
Suggested donation of $10. Your money supports the restoration of the ENTIRELY volunteer-operated historic site.
If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation, visit: http://www.jerseycitycemetery.org
Enjoy,
JCG
The quarterly culmination of extraordinary Jersey City art and music is back! JC FRIDAYS, hosted by Art House Productions, is a city-wide full day of free events here in Chilltown.
Local businesses collaborate with artists in a celebration of culture. Events include art openings and exhibits, live music, film/video screenings and performances.
Below is a short list of happenings:
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.
Also note: *Groove on Grove’s finale starts at 5pm at the Grove Street PATH Plaza
*SunMoon Yoga is offering one week of unlimited yoga for $25 for first-time students who attend JC Fridays events.
Visit jcfridays.com for more info.
Celebrate the Arts!
JCG