Bringing people, places and events to life
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:
JC Fridays 2016
To the Jersey City Arts!
JCG
Jersey City Ballroom is introducing monthly dance parties—and the kick-off is this Saturday night, February 27th at 5:30pm.
Put on your dancing shoes and start your Saturday night off right with a whirl, a twirl, a tango and a sashayed prance. No need to bring a dance partner. Learn new moves from instructors and fellow students alike. Wine and light snacks will be provided.
Event will be held at The Jersey City Ballroom Studio (189 Brunswick St.) and admission is $10 per person.
Sashay on,
JCG
Super Bowl 50 (the NFL is suspending Roman Numerals for this year’s big game) overtakes America this year on Sunday, February 7th at 6:30pm ET. The Carolina Panthers and The Denver Broncos will face off at Levi’s Stadium (home of the San Francisco 49ers) in Santa Clara, California.
The ultimate sporting event calls upon us to attend viewing parties everywhere. If you are hosting one, here are some of my game-day recipes, as well as tips for etiquette.
If you’d rather take it to commercial real estate in Jersey City, here is a list of venues hosting the big game, courtesy of nj.com.
Facts about Super Bowl 50:
Network: CBS (coverage begins at 11am ET)
Hosts: Jim Nantz will be doing play-by-play; Phil Simms will be doing analysis
Half-Time Show: Coldplay, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars
Commercials: $5 million for a 30-second spot, an increase of 500% since this girl was a commercial actress
Teams’ stats this season: Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos (know a few things about them from volunteering in 2014)
Game day eats: My recipes
And Cam Newton is super hot beyond being a great quarterback, just sayin’
Do not keep calm; just game on,
JCG
It’s time for Art House Productions’ annual Snow Ball, Jersey City!
The Snow Ball Gala gathers festive, art-friendly folks and benefits Art House’s innovative arts programs and features live music, light fare, an open bar and a silent auction.
Join in on the fun Saturday, January 23rd at Art House Productions (136 Magnolia Ave.) at 8pm. Dress is “black tie creative.”
The Jersey City Small Business Forum is holding a special luncheon at 12pm this Friday, December 11th at Hudson County Community College (161 Newkirk Street at Sip Ave.).
The forum will address the needs of the Jersey City small business community and raise awareness of financial products and services, and technical assistance available to small businesses in Jersey City, while providing the tools necessary for businesses to remain stable and grow.
Registration and a buffet will begin at 11:30am at the Jersey City Culinary Conference Center in the building.
Mayor Fulop will deliver welcoming remarks, and the event will feature expert panelists from the City of Jersey City, Rising Tide Capital, Jackson Hill Main Street Management Corporation, Investors Bank, and the 504 Company, who will discuss the opportunities and challenges facing small business leaders and owners in Jersey City.
Topics to be covered: Access to capital and technical assistance for small businesses; business and investment planning; tax preparation; how to create your business portfolio and plan for growth, and micro lending opportunities.
This is a not-miss for Jersey City entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Knowledge is power. Knowledge is wealth.
JCG