Bringing people, places and events to life
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.
Riverview Community Garden is hosting an urban beekeeping workshop this Sunday, October 6th at 11:30 am. The class will be taught by Regina Blakeslee, Deirdre Newman and Rosemary Lee, who will talk about everything whether you want to take up beekeeping or learn about the business side of it. You will learn about:
– Bee Biology
– Hive Management
– Types of Bees and their Role in the Hive
– Honey Extraction
– Bees in an Urban Setting
The session caps off with a honey tasting.
Please RSVP to: riverviewcommunitygarden@gmail
Bee informed,
JCG
The last Friday of every month (tonight!) marks a night of great comedy in Jersey City. I had the privilege of going to June’s show, thanks to finding out about this little gem by its organizer, Joe D’Allegro.
It featured performances by Aalap Patel, Chelsea White, David Foster, Ryan Rummel, Pat Bryne, Nate Fernald and Gordon Baker-Bone at the Brightside Tavern. My friend and I laughed our tails off.
Tonight boasts Calise Hawkins (Comedy Central), Justin Murray, Nhan Du, Krystyna Hutchinson, and Andrew Hayward. Up-and-coming star Gordon Baker-Bone is hosting.
Tickets are $10. Show is at 8pm; seating starts at 7pm. Reservations recommended. (201) 435-1234.
Go ahead and laugh,
JCG
Calling all football fanatics who are totally psyched that 2014’s Superbowl will be held at MetLife Stadium:
Liberty Science Center premieres its Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit this Saturday, September 28th.
The exhibit tells a story of American sports, history and culture through various media. Relics, documents, photos, “rare artifacts,” interactive stations and a special section dedicated to our “Hometown Heroes”—the GIAnts and the Jets.
Highlights (taken from LSC‘s site) include:
Of course, it wouldn’t be complete without players. A full roster of former NY Giants and NY Jets will be stopping by to participate in science demonstrations and sports challenges with visitors. Plus, they’ll do a meet and greet afterward.
JCG
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).
My only question is: Am I too old to get my face painted?
JCG