This Sunday  at Newport Green park in Jersey City. Hip to Hip Theatre Company will be performing its highly reviewed Comedy of Errors show for the first time in NJ on August 19th at 7:30 P.M.
Curious to see what happens when sets of separated-at-birth twins end up in the same place, at the same time? An offer for a funny, FREE outdoor show seems hard to refuse (especially mid-week when you’re dying to mix things up)!
Due to the rain out on Tuesday, August 14th, the Division of Cultural Affairs has rescheduled its SummerFest Concerts on the Hudson. The concert has been rescheduled to take place at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 19th, 2012.
The oldies artist, The New York Exception, will be performing, and without any rain the show will go on. Everyone is invited to join in on the fun for this free admission event. The concert will take place at Liberty State Park in the gardens behind the Liberty House Restaurant.
For all information and updates please call: (201) 547-6921 or visit JERSEYCITYNJ.GOV.
Jersey City, N.J. – Saint Peter’s College announced the launch of Saint Peter’s PAC, a consortium of distinctive performing arts spaces situated within the campus of Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City, N.J. Saint Peter’s PAC features a variety of diverse event spaces with seating capacities ranging from 200 to 3,200. Saint Peter’s College is kicking off the launch with an impressive line-up of performers throughout the remainder of the year.
“The opening of Saint Peter’s PAC is a momentous occasion for our neighborhood as this new initiative will open up endless cultural opportunities and will bring world-class talent to the McGinley Square area,†said Michael A. Fazio, vice president for advancement and external affairs, at Saint Peter’s College. “As we look forward to our transition to Saint Peter’s University, Saint Peter’s PAC is just another sign of the rebirth of Saint Peter’s and of Jersey City.†Continue reading Saint Peter’s College Announces the Launch of Saint Peter’s PAC→
 JERSEY CITY – Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, members of the Municipal Council, and the Division of Cultural Affairs will raise the Rainbow Flag in celebration of the 12th Annual LGBT Hudson Pride Festival at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at City Hall, 280 Grove Street.
Wednesday at Newport Green park in Jersey City. Hip to Hip Theatre Company will be performing its highly reviewed Comedy of Errors show for the first time in NJ on Aug. 15that 7:30 P.M.
Curious to see what happens when sets of separated-at-birth twins end up in the same place, at the same time? An offer for a funny, FREE outdoor show seems hard to refuse (especially mid-week when you’re dying to mix things up)!
Michael Kelly, lead singer of the Original Duprees from 1965-1977 has died of Cancer.
Kelly, recorded the original demos that producer George Paxton from Coed Records heard and later signed the Duprees and released thier hit songs: You Belong to Me, My Own True Love, Have You Heard and other hits. Kelly signed a recording contract with Columbia Records after leaving the Parisians the group the eventually morphed into the Duprees and before the Duprees rise to fame but later came back in 1964 replacing lead singer Joey (Vann) Canzano after Canzano left to launch his own solo career.
In the early 70’s with Kelly singing lead the Duprees released an album under the name ”
THE ITALIAN ASPHALT AND PAVING CO.”and had a hit called “CHECK YOURSELF.”
They also recorded for Columbia Records and in 1966 with Kelly singing lead they released the hit song “Let Them Talk”
Here is a video with Mike Kelly singing lead to My Love, My Love.
I knew Mike Kelly personally for over 48 years and he always remained a gentleman and a professional throughout the ups and downs of his career and life.
Rest In Peace Mike and Sing On, Sing On
Funeral Arrangements were not available at the time of this writing.
JERSEY CITY, N.J.  August 7, 2012 – The Jersey City Free Public Library announces the closing of the Five Corners Branch Library, 678 Newark Avenue, on Thursday, August 9, since United Water needs to work in the area. Water will be shut off from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
           Five Corners will re-open on Friday, August 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., barring any further need for water shut-off by United Water.
For the latest on programs, events, and special announcements please follow the Library on Facebook or Twitter at Jersey City Free Public Library. Visit us on the web at www.jclibrary.orgfor all information on the Library, including all press releases in The Press Room. As of today, August 7, 2012, the Jersey City Free Public Library has 216,932 valid card members.
 The Jersey City Police Department Will Join Residents in an Effort to Fight for Safer Streets and Communities
JERSEY CITY—Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and the Jersey City Police Department will host the 29th Annual National Night Out (NNO), a crime prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and Target, NNO’s national sponsor. Events will take place simultaneously, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., today, Aug. 7th, 2012 at Pershing Field, Arlington Park, Audubon Park, and Hamilton Park.
National Night Out encourages neighbors and communities to come together, get acquainted with one another, and have a fun-filled safe night that fosters neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. There will be balloons, refreshments, plenty of entertainment and activities, games, and giveaways in each park. Various community and service organizations will be on hand to provide information to the public.
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Jersey City, N.J. – Saint Peter’s College announced the launch of Saint Peter’s PAC, a consortium of distinctive performing arts spaces situated within the campus of Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City, N.J. Saint Peter’s PAC features a variety of diverse event spaces with seating capacities ranging from 200 to 3,200. Saint Peter’s College is kicking off the launch with an impressive line-up of performers throughout the remainder of the year.
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