Chilltown Get Down Summer Dance Party [Wednesday, June 21]

LITM hosts a summer dance party and barbecue this Wednesday, June 21 from 7pm – 1am.

Chilltown Get Down is a grown-up block party on Pedestrian Plaza outside of 140 Newark Ave., aka LITM (“Love Is The Message”).

The restaurant, bar and art gallery is serving frosé and spiked ice pops to temper the heat, and a special BBQ menu by Chef Eduardo Rugerio.

Dance off the cals to old R&B and hip-hop favorites spun by DJ George Soul Fernandez.

Admission is free; food/bevvies are not.

Bonus: Giant Jenga, water guns, hula hoops and jump ropes!

Chill down, Chilltown,
JCG

 

Con Vivo Music: Bach Concert [Sunday, June 18]

Celebrate Father’s Day with Con Vivo’s semi-annual Bach Concert!  On Sunday, June 18th, Cathedral Hall (380 Montgomery St.) will be filled with the sounds of Johann Sebastian Bach.

The concert features mezzo-soprano Sarah Nelson Craft and oboist Christa Robinson in a concert of Bach’s most intimate chamber music for voice, oboe, string quartet, harpsichord, and organ. Con Vivo presents a wide panoply of Bach’s style and achievements, from the elegance of his intimate keyboard works, to the athleticism of his oboe and string repertoire.
 
The concert begins at 3pm and is free for all ages. Program information and more about Con Vivo here.

To musical bliss,
JCG

Jersey Girls Food Tours: Start Something Challenge

Jersey Girls Food Tours is participating in The Start Something Challenge of 2017. Shout out to Alessia Aron and Janis Borroto – the girl bosses behind the brand. Check out the JGFT promo video to get them to the next round, and check back here when voting begins on July 14.

Update: Here is the voting link! bit.ly/JGFT10k

Cheers,
JCG

Dog Days of Summer Dog Fest [Saturday, June 17]

The Second Annual Dog Days of Summer Dog Fest of Jersey City is on and poopin’ 😉 this Saturday, June 17 at Liberty Harbor.

From 12-3pm at 50 Regent St. in Jersey City, enjoy fun & sun with your best friend(s). For humans without one, you can adopt from See Spot Rescued, and for those who have already adopted, pamper your pooch with gifts and goodies!

To puppy love,
JCG

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

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