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WHO WILL WIN THE OSCAR FOR BEST PICTURE AND ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE AND SUPPORTING ROLE?

And the Oscar goes to...
And the Oscar goes to…

Best Picture “Amour”  “Argo”   “Beasts of the Southern Wild” “Django Unchained”  “Les Miserables” “Life of Pi”  “Lincoln” “Silver Linings Playbook””   “Zero Dark Thirty”

Actor in a Leading Role Bradley Cooper – “Silver Linings Playbook Daniel Day-Lewis – “Lincoln” Denzel Washington – “Flight” Hugh Jackman – “Les Miserables” Joaquin Phoenix – “The Master”

Actor in a Supporting Role Christoph Waltz – “Django Unchained” Philip Seymour Hoffman – “The Master” Robert De Niro – Silver Linings Playbook” Alan Arkin – “Argo” Tommy Lee Jones – “Lincoln”

Actress in a Leading Role Naomi Watts – “The Impossible” Jessica Chastain – “Zero Dark Thirty” Jennifer Lawrence – “Silver Linings Playbook” Emmanuelle Riva – “Amour” Quvenzhane Wallis – “Beasts of the Southern Wild”

Actress in a Supporting Role Sally Field – “Lincoln” Anne Hathaway – “Les Miserables” Jacki Weaver – “Silver Linings Playbook” Helen Hunt – “The Sessions” Amy Adams – “The Master”

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Source ABC News

 

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Tackle Sickle Cell with the McCourty Twins
NFL Players
Devin and Jason McCourty

NFL Players and Twins Devin and Jason McCourty, Devin plays for the New England Patriots and Jason for  the Tennessee Titans were in Jersey City City Hall yesterday as sponsors along with the City of Jersey City for the Tackle Sickle Cell Blood Drive. The blood Drive was held between the hours of 10:30 am -4:30 pm.

 

 

 

NFL PLAYERS THE MC COURTY TWINS IN JERSEY CITY FOR TACKLE SICKLE CELL from River View Observer on Vimeo.

A group of Hudson County residents give blood on Saturday February 23, 2013 for the Tackle Sickle Cell blood drive sponsored by NFL Players and twins Devin and Jason McCourty and the City of Jersey City

 

Habitat for Humanity of Hudson County Partners with West Hudson Arts & Theater Company for a Jazz Benefit in Kearny

Kearny, NJ – Mark Griffith, a jazz drummer with twenty successful years on the New York and New Jersey music scene, will join bassist Calvin Hill and saxophonist Bob Ackerman in a tribute to jazz  great Joe Henderson to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Hudson County (HFHHC) and the West Hudson Arts and Theater Company (W.H.A.T).  The tribute will be held at the W.H.A.T. theater, 131 Midland Avenue, Kearny, on Friday, March 8, 2013. The show will also feature local jazz saxophonist Jake Thibault, who will perform with Joel M. Condon, Kurt Moreton and Matt Olsson. The show will be emceed by local jazz aficionado Jack Silbert, a local jazz aficionado, will emcee the show. Doors will open at 7pm, with the first performance starting at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 and are available through W.H.A.T.’s website www.whatco.org, by phone: 201-467-8624, and at the door on the night of the show. Proceeds from ticket sales will be divided between HFHHC and W.H.A.T. Light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Continue reading Habitat for Humanity of Hudson County Partners with West Hudson Arts & Theater Company for a Jazz Benefit in Kearny

River View Observer- Your Source for Dining Out in Hudson County- Quick Bit…Presenting:Mediterraneo Restaurant

Have you been to the Mediterraneo Restaurant in Bayonne?
Located at 932 Broadway 201-823-2717 featuring delicious Authentic Spanish Cuisine.
Specializing in Seafood for over 25 years.
Major credit cars accepted.
Room available for private parties.
Open 7 days a week.
wwwmmediterraneobayonne.com

SILVERMAN AND MAJESTIC THEATRE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION present

MARGARET MURPHY : DOLLAR STORE DIVAS

Margaret Murphy www.riverviewobserver.netOpening Reception: Friday, March 1, 2013, 7–9 p.m.

The Majestic Theatre Condominiums 222 Montgomery Street Jersey City, NJ 07302 201.435.8000

Exhibition on view in the lobby from March 1, 2013 to May 31, 2013

SILVERMAN AND MAJESTIC THEATRE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION present “Margaret Murphy: Dollar Store Divas,” curated by Brendan Carroll. The exhibition presents a series of acrylic and watercolor paintings on paper. Murphy draws inspiration from her native Baltimore and her adopted hometown of Jersey City, with its diversity, blue-collar neighborhoods, and dollar stores.

For the last decade, Margaret Murphy has developed her own genre of portraiture: sentimental, pensive, abstract, and matter-of-fact. Murphy’s “sitters” are a collection of mass-produced figurines that she purchases in 99¢ stores. The collection includes girls, princesses, mothers, and whores, and the occasional family of bunny rabbits. Continue reading SILVERMAN AND MAJESTIC THEATRE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION present

SKYLARK ON THE HUDSON NOW OPEN AFTER SUPERSTORM SANDY CLOSING


Like many businesses near the water in NJ, Skylark on the Hudson located in Jersey City’s Newport section had to undergo a round of renovations after receiving water damage from Superstorm Sandy. Within the last 5 months slowly, we have seen restaurants and retail life come back strong along the Hudson River, and this is a prime example!

What’s interesting is that Constantine Katsifis, owner and NJ restaurateur, turned the temporary closing into an opportunity: he refreshed Skylark’s menu and hired a new chef, Darryl Harmon. Chef Harmon, a native of South Jersey, will be using his local roots and culinary skills to enhance Skylark’s Jersey-focused, farm-to-table menu, which supports area farms by using their in-season fruits and vegetables.

www.skylarkonthehudson.com
Phone: (201) 533-8989
Hours of Operation: Brunch: Saturday – Sunday: 9:00am – 1:45pm
Lunch: Monday – Friday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Dinner: Sunday: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Monday – Thursday: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday : 4:00pm – 11:30pm
Saturday: 4:00 – 11:30pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

The Third Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser Benefiting Liberty Humane Society

 

Liberty Humane Society and Michael Anthony’s Restaurant would like to invite you to the humane society’s Wine Tasting Fundraiser sponsored by Yelp. Now in its third year, this fundraiser benefits the hundreds of shelter animals at Liberty Humane desperately searching for their forever homes. Join supporters on Sunday, February 24th from 6-8PM to sample a selection of red and white wines, cheeses, and enjoy a chocolate fountain for dessert in a beautiful venue overlooking the Newport Marina.

Tickets are $30 and the first 40 purchasers will receive a free raffle ticket to be put towards a chance at winning a variety of great prizes including a gourmet wine and cheese basket and a photo shoot for you and your pet! Reserve your spot today by visiting the ticket page on the Liberty Humane Society website:

 

https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=libertyhs&id=2

If you’re still looking for some love this February, Liberty Humane will continue to host the Your Furry Valentine Adoption Special through the end of the month. Adopters are invited to pay a drastically discounted rate of $14 for any love-struck dog or cat. In addition, February’s adopters will be put into the running for the chance to win a $100 Petland Discounts gift card! Take a sneak at the

 

Liberty Humane heartthrobs.

Street-Sweeping and Alternate Side Parking Back in Effect in Bayonne on Tuesday, February 19

 

           The Bayonne Department of Public Works and the Bayonne Parking Utility announced that mechanical street-sweeping and alternate side parking will be back in effect on Tuesday, February 19.  Street-sweeping and alternate side parking were suspended earlier this month following the snowstorm on February 8 and 9.  Since most of the snow from that storm has melted on the streets, the Parking Utility will resume enforcement of alternate side parking on Tuesday, February 19. 

 

        In the event of a major, new snow accumulation, the City would suspend enforcement again.

 

       Mechanical street-sweeping, alternate side parking, and zone parking enforcement will not be in effect on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 18, which is a state and national holiday.     

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Bayonne High School Drama Society Junior’s Presentation of the Little Mermaid Worth Going Out in a Storm to See

On Friday night February 8th at Bayonne High School, the Bayonne High School Drama Society Juniors presented a fantastic show for the 200 plus people in attendance who braved the cold and snow to see the Little Mermaid.

Worthy of any Broadway production from elaborate costumes and scenery these youngsters in this production directed by Lori Alexander and Laura Craig made the trip out worthwhile for the audience.

Our River View Observr photographer was at the show and took these photos and video .

The Little Mermaid will also be shown on Saturday at 2pm and 7pm- February 9th, and Sunday at 2pm February 10th.

Alexander X.O’Connor Auditorium at Bayonne High School

Tickets $10 for children $12 for adults

 

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