Bringing people, places and events to life
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.
Ciao for now,
JCG
The majestic Loew’s Theater: A hidden gem in Journal Square
This Thursday kicks of Jersey City’s very own Golden Door Film Festival.
More than 60 films will be screened at five locations throughout the city during the four-day fiesta, which connects emerging and famous filmmakers from our great city and beyond.
First things first: Decide what you want to see! Film list for the weekend here.
The festivities begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Landmark Loew’s Theater (Journal Square) with an opening Red Carpet Gala and two film screenings: “The Fix” and “Fall to Grace,” a documentary about former Gov. Jim McGreevey (currently in charge of Jersey City’s jobs program).
Friday’s screenings begin at 3pm and continue throughout Saturday and Sunday at different theaters in Jersey City. Again, check the schedule here for films, times and locations.
There will be after-parties all four days to give you the opportunity to mix and mingle with filmmakers, actors and sponsors.
All-access VIP passes are $100 each (all screenings and events) or you can purchase tickets for individual screenings for $10 ($5 student discount) and individual events for $10-$20.
Celebrate Cinematography.
JCG
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is holding a suicide prevention walk (Hudson River Walk) on Sunday, October 13th at 12 noon. The FREE 3-mile walk begins near the Exchange Place PATH station at the J. Grundy Pier.
It’s free to register and you don’t have to donate or fund-raise unless you feel like it. Please register here. You can also register in-person at the walk on Sunday.
If you can’t make it but would like to donate, please do that here. The funds raised at this event are utilized to help raise awareness and bring us closer to a world without suicide.
Please join me, as this is a cause close to my heart.
Let’s save some lives!
JCG
P.S. My team will be rocking these bracelets below. Say hi if you see us!
On Thursday, Kanibal Home (213 Montgomery St.) is hosting a craft class at 7:30pm on Butterfly Pinning. Learn how to steam, spread and pin a butterfly. The class includes materials and you taking home a framed butterfly. $25.
These events fill up quickly, so you must RSVP: kanibal@kanibalhome.com to attend.
Happy pinning,
JCG
Jersey City Ties has linked up with Jersey City Brew Club and the guys who brought you the Battle of the Brews to co-host the 3rd Annual Jersey City Homebrew Competition, taking place during the 4th St. Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, October 5th at 4pm.
In their words: “A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit 4th Street Arts, Inc. in its mission to promote and grow the artist community in Jersey City. If you are interested in attending, competing, or judging, check out the official Jersey City Homebrew Competition Facebook page.”