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General, Movies

“Union Square” Starring Mira Sorvino and Tammy Blanchard -Actresses with Roots to Hudson County to be shown Friday Night Oct 12th at Jersey City’s Loew’s Theater.

Mira Sorvino, Tammy Blanchard and Writer/ Director of Union Square Nancy Savoca

On Friday night October 12th at 6:45 pm  the Loew’s Theater on Journal Square in Jersey City will present  as a special attraction to the  the  Golden Door International Festival and not as  part of competiton, Writer/ Director Nancy Savoca’s movie,  “Union Square” starring Oscar winner Mira Sorvino and Emmy Winner and Two time Tony nominated actress Tammy Blanchard .

What makes this an extra special event is both Ms. Sorvino and Tammy Blanchard have roots in Hudson County,   Ms. Sorvino  daughter of Paul Sorvino is cousin to Bill Sorvino Executive Director of the GDIF.Ms. Blanchard   was born in Jersey City, raised in Bayonne and has family in the Hudson County area.

Bill Sorvino said “This is a great opportunity for Hudson County audiences to see two very talented actresses with Hudson County roots work side by side in a wonderful movie about sisters, by Writer/ Director Nancy Savoca.”

 

Dining, General, Restaurant Views

restaurant VIEWS- Ten Ingredients: Chef Abel Ruiz of Amelia’s bistro shares his Passion for Cooking

 By Sally Deering

Photo of Chef Abel Ruiz Sally Deering

 Nestled in the historic Paulus Hook section of downtown Jersey City, Amelia’s Bistro on Warren Street is a warm, welcoming and beautiful restaurant with a lovely menu. As soon as you enter, the attentive staff greets you at the door with a smile. Designed with an artful eye, the restaurant is reminiscent of Paris bistros with its muted gold walls, dark wood accents, white tablecloths and stained glass low-hanging lamps dimly lit over the bar and throughout the dining room.

When you are brought to your table, the waiter takes out a large ink stamp and stamps the white butcher paper on top of the tablecloths, a unique way to inform you of the day’s specials. For a recent lunch, the specials were Lobster Bisque; a Thai Steak Salad; and Caper Crusted Sole Sandwich. I tried the sole and it was magnificent, moist and flakey and the artichoke hearts nestled on the home-made Focaccia bread (baked on the premises) were a great tangy addition to the fish. The accompanying French fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside – sheer perfection on a plate.

With more than 20 years’ cooking experience, Chef Abel Ruiz creates Amelia’s dishes with country flair and the freshest ingredients. 

 Let’s meet Chef Abel Ruiz!

RVO:  Chef Ruiz, can you share with our readers where were you born and raised?

CR:  I was born in Mexico City, Mexico. I came to the States when I was 17.

 

RVO:  How did you get into cooking?

CR:  When I first came here I started doing odd jobs. Then I met someone who owns a restaurant and he saw something in me. He said, “Why don’t you come work for me? You’re a natural.” I worked the counter and started learning the business. Once I got my hands on the pans I couldn’t go back. When his Sous Chef quit, I became Sous Chef and worked my way up.

Continue reading restaurant VIEWS- Ten Ingredients: Chef Abel Ruiz of Amelia’s bistro shares his Passion for Cooking →

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Showing Human Kindness to Majestic Animals

 Jersey City Fundraiser Saturday Oct. 13th to help Mistreated Horses with Medical Care and Much-Needed Love

By Sally Deering

Diane Cirone-Gogates of Jersey City and her adopted horse Doublestuff

Horse stories like the Broadway play “War Horse” pay tribute to the majesty of these four-legged warriors and sometimes, in real-life, horse stories can be heartbreaking. Nobody knows that better than Diane Cirone-Gogates of Jersey City who volunteers with the Arabian Rescue Mission (ARM) that rescues, rehabilitates and finds loving homes for abused horses. Animal advocates and their friends and families are invited to show their support for the Arabian Rescue Mission on Sat, Oct. 13 when Cirone-Gogates puts on a foot-stomping fundraiser where a $15 donation will help pay for medical expenses, winter hay and blankets for the rescues. 

“I’ve been rescuing dogs and cats my entire life,” Cirone-Gogates says. “I went to the Washington stables and asked if I could volunteer and they put me in touch with the Arabian Rescue Mission. I got heartbroken over these animals. They have no people to love them and many are dying.” Continue reading Showing Human Kindness to Majestic Animals →

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Jersey City’s Annual Artists Studio Tour October 13th and 14th, 2012

East Coast’s Fastest Growing Art Scene Features Hundreds of Artists, Dozens of Exhibitions, Galleries, Museums, and Live Entertainment A FREE Self-Guided Walking Tour All Weekend

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Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and the Municipal Council, and the Jersey City Dept. of Health & Human Services/Division of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with ProArts, and the Hudson Reporter, present the 2012 Jersey City Artists Studio Tour, a FREE self-guided walking tour featuring galleries, artist studios and ad hoc exhibition sites. The tour will take place from Noon – 6:00 p.m.throughout the city on the weekend of Saturday, October 13th and Sunday, October 14th. Continue reading Jersey City’s Annual Artists Studio Tour October 13th and 14th, 2012 →

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RICHARD O’BRIEN’S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW-TTC Travels to Jersey City ‘s Cemetery for Two Rocking Performances

October 13, 2012 at 4pm & 8pm

The Theater Company of Hoboken (TTC) will be presenting two special, live performances of Richard O’Brien’s THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW this Saturday at the Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cove Cemetery. This is TTC’s fourth time producing this Sci-fi cult hit, which has gotten its own cult following within the Hoboken/Hudson County community.

“We are thrilled to be able to help support a local community organization like the Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cove Cemetery by presenting THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at the cemetery,” notes Producing Artistic Director David Zimmerman. “We performed THE PRIATES OF PENZANCE there last July and had a wonderful reception from the audience and the volunteers at the cemetery.” Continue reading RICHARD O’BRIEN’S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW-TTC Travels to Jersey City ‘s Cemetery for Two Rocking Performances →

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Bayonne Bridge to Close for Part of Morning on October 14 for Emergency Drill

Mayor Mark A. Smith announced that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will close the Bayonne Bridge for part of the morning of Sunday, October 14, for an emergency drill. The drill scenario is a head-on collision between a box truck and a passenger vehicle, creating a fully engulfed fire along with cascading accidents on the approach roadways. This drill will require a full closure of the bridge and its pedestrian sidewalk between the hours of 4:30 a.m. and 9:00 am at the Bayonne Bridge on Sunday, October 14. During the hours that the Bayonne Bridge is closed that day, drivers and pedestrians who use the bridge will need to seek alternate routes or change their travel times. Continue reading Bayonne Bridge to Close for Part of Morning on October 14 for Emergency Drill →

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Holy Family in Bayonne to Hold Annual Road Race on October 21

Holy Family Academy is sponsoring its fifth annual HFA Road Race on Sunday, October 21, 2012. The one-mile fun run/walk will start at 9:00 a.m., followed by the four-mile race at 9:30 a.m. Both races will begin and end in front of Holy Family Academy, which is located at 239 Avenue A. An awards ceremony and post-race party will take place at the school. Holy Family anticipates that more than 200 runners will take part in the event.

Race applications are available at the school or on the website: www.hfa.bayonne.net.

HFA has been an integral part of the Bayonne community since 1925. Thousands of Holy Family graduates have gone on to make significant contributions to Bayonne, the state, and the nation, based on the educational foundation provided by the school. Today, HFA is Hudson County’s only independent Catholic High School for girls. Community support is needed to assure that it continues to serve Bayonne and the surrounding communities.

The HFA Race Committee includes Larissa Drennan ’88, Michael Mulcahy, and Katie O’Donnell-O’Connor ’94. Please contact Race Coordinator Larissa Drennan at 917-533-8498 or HFAroadrace@gmail.com, with any questions about the event.

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Celebrity Interview, Celebrity Interviews, General

The Play’s the Thing for Chazz Palminteri

 Popular Film Actor takes Center Stage in his One-Man Show, A Bronx Tale on Saturday, September 29th at The Harbor Lights Theater Company in Staten Island

Our River View Observer Interview with this Oscar Nominated Actor

 

By Sally Deering

Fans of ABC-TVs Modern Family know Chazz Palminteri as Jay’s metrosexual friend and the celebrated actor plays the recurring role with a comedic flair that keeps the audience guessing “Is he or isn’t he?”  Film-goers loved his portrayal of Customs Agent Dave Kujan in The Usual Suspects and his comedic turn as “Cheech” in Woody Allen’s film Bullets over Broadway that won him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. It doesn’t matter if he’s playing comedy or drama Palminteri always gives a stand-out performance because he’s a risk-taker.

 On Sat, Sept. 29, Palminteri is at it again – performing live without a net – when he takes center stage at The Harbor Lights Theater Company in Staten Island to portray 18 characters – including two women – in his semi-autobiographical one-man-play A Bronx Tale. It’s a one-night stand, so to speak, and Palminteri can’t wait to perform in front of a live audience. 

 It was during his salad days as a struggling New York actor that Palminteri wrote A Bronx Tale to give himself a great role that would get him noticed – and it did. When Robert DeNiro saw him perform his show Off-Broadway, DeNiro decided he wanted to direct the film and with the proviso that Palminteri play one of the leads and write the screenplay, Palminteri and DeNiro sealed the deal with a handshake. Continue reading The Play’s the Thing for Chazz Palminteri →

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Hudson County Community College Culinary Conference Center Initiates Startup and Small Business Meeting Room Program

JERSEY CITY, N.J. / September 26, 2012 — The Culinary Conference Center announces that it is launching a program designed to aid start-up companies and small businesses. Recognizing the challenges of these businesses, the Culinary Conference Center has created opportunities for small businesses to market their services affordably and perform their business functions in a central location. Continue reading Hudson County Community College Culinary Conference Center Initiates Startup and Small Business Meeting Room Program →