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Halloween Happenings in Jersey City

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Friday, October 25th

Art House Productions is hosting “Late Night Curiosities.” Arrive in costume at 1 McWilliams Place, 6th floor, to find out what it’s all about. $5 at the door. Prizes included. More info here.

Corkscrew’s Halloween Party: Bust out your costume and head to the ‘Screw for candy, games and more. $5 drink specials (think: Red Devils, Witches Brew…and of course, pumpkin beers). There will be prizes for scariest, sexiest and best homemade costumes.

Classic Horror Film screenings at Loews Jersey CityFriday is Black Sunday (6:30pm). Saturday is Bride of Frankenstein (6:30pm). Immediately following at 8:30pm, the original 1925 Lon Chaney silent film Phantom of the Opera will have the acclaimed Bernie Anderson, Jr. performing on the Bob Balfour 4/23 Morton Wonder Organ. Finally, celebrate with your fellow audience members at the ball, The Phantom’s Masquerade, Sunday at 7pm.

Saturday, October 26th

The Village Merchants Association (VMA) is treating shoppers to a variety of special deals including 10% to 70% off at participating stores, as well as a raffle that shoppers can participate in to win a $20 gift certificate to a VMA store of their choice.

Newport hosts a Halloween Pet Parade begins at 12pm at the Canis Minor pet shop (31 River Drive South). Most creative pup and owner will be announced at 2:30pm.

“The Ghost of Uncle Joe” Masquerade Rock ‘n Roll Ball Benefit is an all-day concert in Harsimus Cove Cemetery (435 Newark Ave.) beginning at 2pm. $10 donation for entry, but as I always say about this non-church affiliated, non-government property, please give more if you can. My last concert day here was a blast.

In the cemetery’s words: “Every month we need to raise between $2000 to $3000 just to operate and purchase equipment & supplies. If 300 people would donate only $10 each, we would be all set for the month!” Please help our amazing restoration work by contributing today at http://www.jerseycitycemetery.org.

Sunday, October 27th

This Sunday marks the last farmer’s market of the season at Riverview Fisk Park but it doubles as Halloween Dog Parade! I am luckily puppy-sitting my little sister Sheba this week, so we will be there. Arrive by 11:30am. Prizes will be awarded around noon. How festive!

Wednesday, October 30th

Family Fitness Mixed Martial Arts Halloween Party. All students must come in costume. Lil’ Dragons 3:45pm or 6pm. Juniors/BBC 4:30 or 6:45pm. Red/Black belts 5:15pm. Also, please note: All classes canceled Oct. 31st.

Thursday, October 31st

Downtown Halloween Parade Bring your children dressed in their costumes for candy, face painting, pictures and a parade, which begins at 4pm at Gymboree and ends at the Grove Street Path Plaza at 6pm with a Halloween party.

Boca Grande and Craig Mahoney present an Art, Comedy and Music Spectacular. 7pm kicks off the Halloween-themed art show. At 8pm, Craig will host a comedy show, followed by music performances and an open mic comedy show.

LITM Halloween Party: Arrive in costume at 8pm to enjoy the festivities.

Friday, November 1st

Orale Day of the Dead: Bring your costumes and your killer attitude for a party at Orale Mexican Kitchen including a DJ, mariachi band and my personal favorite, face painting. Prizes, too.

Trick or Treat to the JC Beat,
JCG

Riverview Jazz Oktoberfest Fundraiser this Saturday: 10/12/13

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Farms in the Heights and Riverview Jazz  have organized an Oktoberfest fundraiser for both of their organizations this Saturday, October 12th at 3pm at the The Distillery Gallery & Artspace (7 Hutton St.)

Donate $20 (per person) at the door and enjoy beers (Erdinger Oktoberfest, Dominion Octoberfest All Day IPA, Warlock Imperial Pumpkin Stout, Southern Tier Pumking, a Heights brew with locally grown hops, and more), brats (kielbasa as well as pierogies from Stanley’s, JC veggie burgers, and Indian food), and bands (Gerald Lucas of GMJ Groove, DJ Pastiche and the Lintet, a swinging jazz quartet).

RSVP on FB or email Farmsintheheights@gmail.com

Jersey City Irish Festival 9/28/13

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Head over to Exchange Place this Saturday to take part in the Irish Festival. Celebrate your heritage (or adopt it for the day) and listen to live music from The Narrowbacks, The Prodigals and Black 47 (which will be one of their last appearances as a band).

There will also be step dancers, bag pipes, the Port Authority Pipe & Drum Band, Jersey City Fire Dept. Emerald Society Pipe and Drum Band, traditional Irish food, crafts and Irish merchandise, children’s activities and a 50/50 drawing raffle. Get your jig on from 11am-10pm.

 

FB event details here.

 

9/21/13 Hudson County: Fun in Washington Park

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The Washington Park Association of Hudson County is hosting an all day festival this Saturday, September 21st from 10am-6:30pm.

In their words, there will be:

?Four live bands

?The NJ Symphony, Hudson Shakespeare Group, West Hudson Opera, Golden Door Film Festival, Donovan Ensemble all providing different forms of entertainment

?Art workshops like: Swap-A-Rama-Rama, new start-up JC Heights Fab Lab doing 3D printing, Distillery Gallery hosts a hack the mask workshop

?CUDA break dancing competition

?Lots of face painting

?Interactive story telling for the kids

?Free educational outreach program

?Over 90 visual artist representing all mediums

?Food trucks and other vendors

Get your fitness on beforehand: O’Connell’s Cystic Fibrosis 5K Run is happening in Union City, or go to Washington Park early for Yoga in the Heights, Zumba-style dancing or extreme boot camp (10am).

More details here.

My only question is: Am I too old to get my face painted?
JCG

 

Concert in the Cemetery: 9/14/13

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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

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