Archive of ‘This Weekend in Jersey City’ category

24
Mar
2016

Wyland Performing at The Citizen 3/26

categories: Bars, Events, Live Music, This Weekend in Jersey City

Wyland the band Jersey City Gal The CitizenNew Jersey-based band Wyland is performing at The Citizen (332 Second Street) this Saturday 3/26 at 7pm to celebrate the release of their new EP In A Sea of Things Unsaid. Supporting acts include Hey Anna, Bounders, and Cold Weather Company, and the cover is a mere $10.

Wyland was founded in New Jersey, and this will be their first concert here after arriving home from SXSW. I caught up with Ryan Sloan to get the low-down on the band and the sound. Back in 2014, Ryan had written songs using his piano and guitar but knew the types of instrumental sound he needed to make the music come alive. He first posted an ad on craigslist to find a guitarist.

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03
Mar
2016

JC Fridays are Back!

categories: Art, Events, Live Music, This Weekend in Jersey City

JC Fridays

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

Heights

Events

Map

 

To the Jersey City Arts!
JCG

23
Feb
2016

Saturday Night Social at Jersey City Ballroom (2/27)

categories: Events, This Weekend in Jersey City

Jersey City Ballroom

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

 

05
Feb
2016

Super Bowl 50 in Jersey City!

categories: Bars, Event Planning, Events, Sports Bar, This Weekend in Jersey City

superbowl50Super 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

16
Jan
2016

Art House Productions Presents: Snow Ball 2016!

categories: Art, Events, Journal Square, Live Music, This Weekend in Jersey City

Art House Snow Ball

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.”

Purchase tickets here.

 

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