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Shakespeare in the Cemetery this Weekend

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The Hudson Shakespeare Company performs the tragedy Titus Andronicus live at The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery (435 Newark Ave.) at 7pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 18th, 19th, 20th). Watch a classic put to the stage in this theatrical benefit for the cemetery, which is a 100% volunteer-operated space, having no house-of-worship affiliation and no city or state funding.

This performance is sure to knock you out of the park! So bring your friends, your family, your sweaters and blankets (nights are chilly), and arrive early as seating is limited. You may think a cemetery is a creepy place to gather, especially at night, but Harsimus is really a neat spot. Read about my experience here.

If you are in for more of a scare, immediately following the performances there will be a “Ghosts & Legends” Tour, which involves underground vaults.

Food and wine available on site.

Donation of $10 per person for the show, extra for the ghost tour. Please donate more if you are able to afford it so we can keep the historic site up and running.

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

Other event details here.

6th Borough Market: Sunday 10/13/13

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Iiiiiiiiiiit’s back! This Sunday marks the second 6th Borough Market, which boasts tons of unique vendors. Think quality homemade and vintage goods, gift items, jewelry, stuff for kids, beauty and bath treats, and then of course kids’ activities and food.

The outdoor family-friendly market is located at 1 McWilliams Place (Hamilton Park) from 11am-4pm.

Whet your purchasing palette here.

 

Columbus Day Parade Saturday 10/12/13

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This Saturday marks the annual Jersey City Columbus Day Parade. So much attention is placed on Breast Cancer Awareness in October, but it is also Italian Heritage Month. Join your fellow Italians march down Newark Avenue (starting at 6th Street) at 1pm on Saturday.

Details here.

 

Ciao for now,
JCG

Not Yo Mama’s Parks & Crafts: 10/5/13

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This Saturday is the second-to-last of the year’s Not Yo Mama’s Parks & Crafts affair.

There will be unique vendors (think crafty things like homemade beauty products, one-of-a-kind jewelry, stationery, all-natural candles, handmade baby products and leather goods) 11am-4pm at Van Vorst Park. The live music will be open-mic.

Vendors interested in selling? Click here.
Musicians interested in playing? Email Jesse Kelley here.

 

 

9/28/13 Hamilton Park BBQ Festival

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Today is the 4th annual Hamilton Park BBQ Festival from noon to 8pm.

Besides a ton of food, there will be live music from country rock bands all afternoon, crafts, games, free yoga (children’s session at 3pm; adult session at 4pm) and free massages. No entry fee; pay as you eat.

More info here.

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