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Benefit Concert for the Philippines [Saturday, Oct. 21st]
Join the BBL and BIBAK Northeast USA, a non-profit organization that sponsors cultural programs to promote understanding among many ethnic groups in the Northern Mountain regions of the Philippines, this Saturday, Oct. 21st at 6pm at New Jersey City University in Jersey City.
The contemporary cultural presentation featuring the founder of the widely acclaimed, legendary Filipino folk group ASIN (salt of the earth) together with the new breed of talents. BIBAK NE USA Dance Ensemble will perform a unique showcase of the original music and dance of the Cordillera Region. The performance will evolve on the undying songs of ASIN. Details here.
This particular event aims to raise funds to support their Surgical/Dental Mission Program in the Cordillera region, which works with hospitals in the area to provide the needed surgical/dental procedures to the indigenous people in surrounding rural villages. Funds raised from the evening will primarily cover the cost of medicines and surgical supplies.
The unique evening also exemplifies a collaboration of established artists and new and upcoming talents who will showcase the colorful and wonderful contemporary music and traditional dance from the Philippines.
Purchase your tickets here.
Hidden Hymns [Saturday, June 17]
Hidden Hymns is an evening of Modern Dance by Meagan Woods & Company set to live original music by Shayfer James – and it all goes down at the 407 Theater-County Prep HS (525 Montgomery Ave.) this Saturday, June 17th at 7pm.
Meagan wanted to create a night with dance at the forefront, a show to highlight professional dancers, feature students, and honor a true coming together of friends and dedicated collaborators, such as Shayfer, who she’s worked with throughout the years.
“I can feel something building, something really meaningful,” says Meagan of choreographing and rehearsing these six dances, with a collective cast of 21 dancers.
Tickets are $15/general; $6/students. Purchase online here. You can also pay at the door, but door tickets are cash only.
Meagan Woods & Company can use your support to continue bringing arts programs to the community. Think: costumes, lighting, sound, rehearsal space & venue rentals, professional musicians and dancers, and so much more that goes into making these shows possible. You can donate to the cause here, and your gift is tax deductible.
To the arts,
JCG
Movies In The Park 2016
Inhale the last month of hot summer air under the stars with lazy days…and nights of movies and theater in all your favorite parks. Below is the schedule from here (July 18th) on out.
Ignore those back-to-school-enthusiasts. Hello, commerce, we are still in full summer swing, thankyouverymuch.
SO, here’s what’s screening & showing from now through fall:
July 18: Goosebumps [Washington Park,Jersey City/Union City border]
July 20: Big Hero 6 [Lincoln Park, West Side Ave. entrance]
July 20: Zootopia [Van Vorst Park]
July 20: Star Wars: The Force Awakens [Newport Green]
July 20: Brooklyn [Pier A Park in Hoboken, 9 pm]
July 21: Shakespeare in the Park: Edward III [Hamilton Park Gazebo, 7 pm]
July 21: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day [Riverview Park]
July 25: Cars [Columbia Park]
July 25: Happy Feet [Audubon Park]
July 25: Star Wars: The Force Awakens [Mama Johnson Field, 4th Street between Jackson and Harrison Streets in Hoboken, 9 pm]
July 27: Jurassic World [Pier A Park, 9 pm]
July 27: Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl [Newport Green]
July 28: Hook [Hamilton Park]
July 28: Shakespeare in the Park: Edward III [Van Vorst Park]
August 1: Planes: Fire & Rescue [Berry Lane Park]
August 3: Finding Vivian Maier [Van Vorst Park]
August 3: Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It [Newport Green, 6 pm]
August 3: Minions [Pier A Park, 8:30 pm]
August 4: The Wizard of Oz [Ercel Webb Park, 264 Van Horne Street]
August 8: Toy Story [Pershing Field]
August 10: The Peanuts Movie [Pier A Park, 8:30 pm]
August 10: The Lorax [Washington Park]
August 17: Audience Choice! Email filmsinvanvorst@aol.com to vote! [Van Vorst Park]
August 17: Inside Out [Pier A Park, 8:30 pm]
August 18: Shakespeare in the Park: Henry IV [Hamilton Park, 7 pm]
August 18: Planes [Arlington Park, situated in the triangle between Grand St., Arlington and Bramhall Aves]
August 18: Inside Out [Lincoln Park Soccer Field]
August 22: Finding Nemo [Hamilton Park]
August 25: Life of Pi [Hamilton Park]
August 25: ET [Harsimus Cemetery, 435 Newark Ave.]
August 29: Big Hero 6 [Colombia Park]
August 31: Joy [Van Vorst Park]
September 1: Inside Out [Berry Lane Park]
September 7: Star Wars: The Force Awakens [Van Vorst Park]
September 8: Inside Out [Bayside Park]
September 12: Paddington [Pershing Field]
September 15: Jaws [J. Owen Grundy Pier]
September 23: Inside Out [Hamilton Park]
October 14: Wizard of Oz [Hamilton Park]
Other notes: Parks in the Jersey City and Hudson County area host these films and live performances thanks to The Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association, the Van Vorst Park Association, Jersey City Cultural Affairs, the City of Hoboken and the County of Hudson. All events begin at sundown, unless otherwise noted. Be sure to bring your own blankets and chairs!
Indulge Your Imagination,
JCG
Stephen King at Jersey City’s Landmark Loew’s Theatre 6/7
WORD Bookstore and the historic Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre (54 Journal Square Plaza) are hosting Stephen King for the inaugural event of his END OF WATCH tour Tuesday, June 7th at 7:30PM.
Tickets are $32 each and you must buy a ticket online in advance to attend. Official ticketing guidelines:
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Due to capacity limits, each person is allowed to purchase a maximum of 2 tickets. If you purchase more than 2 tickets on our website, your order will be adjusted down to 2 when we process it. Please be nice to the WORD employees who are processing these orders and purchase no more than 2 tickets per person!
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All tickets are non-transferable. No exceptions. At the date of the event you will be required to show a valid ID to enter. If you purchased more than one ticket, your plus one must arrive and enter with you.
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Purchasing a ticket guarantees entry to the event as well as a hardcover edition of END OF WATCH. As a special bonus, we’ve been told that a limited number of attendees will randomly receive signed copies, so we wish you luck!
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Seating will be assigned. The first people who purchase tickets will be assigned front row seating and we will continue to fill the rows in the order that the tickets were purchased. While we will try our absolute best to accommodate groups of 2 next to each other, there is a possibility that you and your plus one will be seated in different rows (though likely close together, directly in front/behind each other).
There are no refunds. To learn more about End of Watch, click here.
Get your read on,
JCG