Bringing people, places and events to life
Jersey City’s waterfront beach megabar reopens for the season tonight, Friday May 13th.
Soak up views of Manhattan and Liberty Island, indoor and al fresco waterfront dining and drinking, and a sandy beach with fire pits perfect for getting cozy.
There is a revamped food and drink menu, and 25 craft beers that will rotate throughout the season.
Read my full, comprehensive review of Surf City here.
Chill on,
JCG
This Saturday is the 13th annual Newport 10K will take place in Newport, kicking off in Newport Town Square (100 Town Place) in Jersey City.
The USATF certified course is the fastest course in the tristate area, mostly flat and running along the Hudson River waterfront in Jersey City. Recreational and elite runners will have the opportunity to compete at the highest level for their share of $15,400 in prize money.
Proceeds are being donated to the Jersey City Medical Center, which I personally love because it provides especially good care for women and infants.
Racers take their mark at 8:30 a.m. Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. Winnings and records will be awarded immediately after, during the Post-Race Party with refreshments, a local DJ and several prize drawings.
For registration details visit http://www.newport10k.com or call 201-665-4005.
Run on,
JCG
Jersey City: You need not miss this.
Con Vivo Music invites Jersey City families on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 8th) for an interactive kids show with The Toomai String Quintet at the Barrow Mansion (83 Wayne St.) at 2pm.
Toomai will lead an exploration of how improvisation manifests itself in music of different styles, featuring works by Duke Ellington, Cachao, Perapeskaro, and J.S. Bach.
Toomai has performed in many capacities throughout the United States, with appearances at Lincoln Center, the 92nd St. Y, Philadelphia Arts Alliance, and for the Miami Civic Music Association, among others.
The quintet was a pilot ensemble for Carnegie Hall’s “Musical Connections” program, and they continue to perform regularly in schools, hospitals, and alternative care facilities throughout New York City. In addition, the Toomai String Quintet has brought its array of educational programs to students in California, Florida, and across the Northeast, and has presented interactive concerts in collaboration with organizations such as California Institute of the Arts, The Juilliard School, and Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute.
Here are the schedules for this season’s farmers markets in Jersey City. Besides stocking up on produce and specialty foods, you can eat lunch on the spot from various food trucks and drink stands. And you can shop specialty items, usually handcrafted soaps, oils and other bath & body luxuries. Live music, children’s activities and free yoga are also at certain markets occasionally (check their schedules).
Many markets also have stands with information about community programs in Jersey City and other initiatives happening in your micro community of this grand city. Meet your local vendors, your neighbors (and their pets!), and be involved with the greater picture of the development of Jersey City in 2016.
Grove Street
Monday and Thursday 4-8pm
(May-December)
Grove PATH Plaza
Journal Square
Wednesday and Friday 11am-7pm
(June-November)
Journal Square PATH Plaza
Paulus Hook
Saturday 10am-4pm
(May-Thanksgiving)
Washington St.
The Heights
Sunday 10am-3pm
(May-Thanksgiving)
Riverview-Fisk Park (1 Bowers St.)
Hamilton Park
Wednesday 4-8pm
(May-December)
Hamilton Park (McWilliams @ 8th St.)
New Jersey City University
Thursday 4-7pm
(June-November)
110 Culver Ave. (in front of gym)
Lincoln Park
Sunday 10am-3pm
(late June-November)
Lincoln Park (at the Gazebo)
Van Vorst Park
Saturday 8am-3pm
(May-December)
Van Vorst Park (281 Montgomery St.)
Get your LOCAL on!
JCG
Celebrate the Mother Earth Festival at The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery (435 Newark Ave.) on Saturday, April 30th.
The annual fete celebrates over 350 years of nature. Go to:
*Meet Environmental & Crafty Exhibitors & Vendors!
*Learn about their All Volunteer Mission & Urban Youth FARM Club
*Meet the Animals & Livestock!
*Tour the Cemetery
*Listen to live music all day
*Eat, drink & explore the historic Jersey City treasure with family and friends
The festivities begin at 12pm and continue until 7pm. The event is hosted by Sustainable Jersey City SJC and music is sponsered by Rock-it Docket & Brunswick Sounds.
Donate at the gate to Benefit the All-Volunteer Cemetery Mission.
Live it,
JCG
