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THE IRONMAN-Artisan Peter Arguelles Creates Ornamental Restorations and Metal Sculptures

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By Sally Deering

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Peter Arguelles in his downtown Jersey City metals shop

  Artisan Peter Arguelles owns All Ironworks on Coles Street in Jersey City where metals are melded, molded and sculpted into architectural installations like staircases, walls and ramps; and furniture like desks, chairs and mirrors. In his spare time, Arguelles creates whimsical sculptures like a pair of oversized insects made from a deconstructed hole-digger and discarded wrenches; and his favorite piece, a huge pair of angel wings that has taken him 20 years to create, one metal feather at a time.

 “I love to create art that is useful art,” Arguelles says. “I restore pieces because that’s the difference between a regular welder and someone who is a craftsman at heart.”

 Arguelles works out of a garage right next to the 4th Street Embankment in Jersey City. You can’t miss the building; its bright green with a huge metal robot greeting you at the garage door. On one side of the garage is Arguelles’ office where he sits at a desk he created from recycled wood and metal. The rest of the garage is the shop where Arguelles and his staff – mostly freelancers – and his assistant of 18 years Eddie Borrero fulfill All Ironworks clients’ restoration requests.

 One client asked Arguelles to create a unique railing for his staircase, but instead of using plain vertical bars, Arguelles cut – by hand — the New York City Skyline from a metal plate. The result is a one-of-a-kind railing and art melded in one.  
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Grassroots Community Space in Jersey City – A Small Business Incubator for Local Artists

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Drum Circle at Grassroots Community Space in JerseyCity
Drum Circle at Grassroots Community Space in JerseyCity

 

 

Chelo Mercado of Grassroots Community Space with his wife Sirena Mari Mercado
Chelo Mercado of Grassroots Community Space with his wife Sirena Mari Mercado

 Tucked inside the downtown Jersey City community on Coles Street is a rather plain looking storefront that when you step inside makes you feel like Dorothy landing in Munchkinland in “The Wizard of Oz.”  

 Welcome to the Grassroots Community Space, an intimate one-room studio rental where dancers, actors, drummers and other artists teach classes and put on performances. Warm and welcoming, the Grassroots Community Space has a vibe that seems to say “let’s have fun and create something” and it serve an even greater purpose as a small business incubator for local artists to try their hand at teaching their craft. Some groups, who have rented the Grassroots Community Space to teach classes have gone on to start their own business in their own space.

 Jersey City is home to many professional artists, actors, singers, dancers, writers and poets from all over the world, but performance space is limited – and pricey. In 2008, with a couple of partners, Chelo Mercado of Jersey City saw the need for a community space where local artists could teach and perform. The trio decided to fill the gap and open Grassroots Community Space for artists to share their artistry. Continue reading Grassroots Community Space in Jersey City – A Small Business Incubator for Local Artists →

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Applications Available for Art Exhibit at Museum During Broadway Festival

The Art Circle of Bayonne announced that applications are available for the next art exhibit at the CITY OF BAYONNE SEALBayonne Community Museum. The exhibit is scheduled to open on Friday, June 14. It will run through Friday, June 21. The opening night of the exhibit will be part of an arts festival that will take place outdoors and in various interiors on Broadway in the 9th Street area. Details of the festival will be announced. An opening reception for the artists, their guests, and the general public will take place on June 14 at the museum, 229 Broadway, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The art exhibit is open to members of the Art Circle of Bayonne. Membership applications for non-members are available on the entry form. There is a $10 entrance fee for this show. Art submissions must be framed, wired, and otherwise ready to hang. The artist’s name and title of the artwork must appear on the back of each piece with the provided show label. Eligible media for the show include two-dimensional work for sixty artists. Each participating artist will have one panel to exhibit his or her art. A workable space of 42 by 48 inches will be provided, with no work displayed on the bottom 32 inches of the panel. Each artist will be responsible for hanging his or her own work. Hooks will be provided. Gallery workers will be on hand to assist each artist. All art, including sold pieces, must remain on display for the duration of the show, and signed out on Saturday, June 22. Continue reading Applications Available for Art Exhibit at Museum During Broadway Festival →

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BAYONNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY EXTENDS DEADLINE Leadership in Community Service Scholarship

Commemorating Women of Achievement in Bayonne

bayonne historical societyMay 6, 2013, The Bayonne Historical Society has extended the deadline for accepting applications for the Leadership in Community Service Scholarship program commemorating Women of Achievement in Bayonne.  This scholarship is open to all accredited college/university bound registered high school seniors (male and female) attending Bayonne High School, Holy Family Academy, Marist High School, St. Peter’s Preparatory School, St. Dominic Academy, Hudson County Schools of Technology (High Tech High School, County Preparatory, Academy of Architecture, etc.) or Hudson Catholic High School whose parent, grandparent or guardian is a member of the Bayonne Historical Society. Continue reading BAYONNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY EXTENDS DEADLINE Leadership in Community Service Scholarship →

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Horoscope May 2013 brought to you by ASTRAL COMMUNICATIONS

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zodiac-signs-vectors-10200-large copyAries -Your hands on approach towards business matters may need a little rehab in the month of May. Something has been developing and you have been oblivious to its possible destructive nature. Now, you must act decisively and remove the threat. We’re not speaking “World War” just a little in work drama but never the less, it must be handled. Aries regains the title of the “Big Ram “in charge!

Taurus -Nothing could be finer than the month of May with an abundance of Taurus energy in the 11th house of hopes and wishes! Like a refreshing spring afternoon after a storm, the clouds have cleared and you can smell the flowers. Your nature has made it difficult to accept the concept of peace and love but you have never given up hope. Enjoy and accept with gratitude as this is the beginning of a sustainable happy time.

Gemini The transiting Jupiter in your sign in the 12th house governing the subconscious mind finds you creating new possibilities of success. This is a time where thought and action come together and the stars help you with your goals. The astral advice suggests that you “Dream Big” and use the aid of Jupiter to create the life you desire. The time is now. What are you waiting for, another Jupiter return in twelve years? Go for the gold!

Cancer - Thoughts are things so begin to view them as such. You are very good on focusing on what you don’t want. In order to achieve the most positive results we must concentrate on what we do desire. The astral advice advises that you imagine yourself at the best physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Using the mind with clear intention will change time and space into the mirror of your thoughts. Try it and watch what happens!

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The Project 365: Jersey City Green Week Closing Party and Adopt-A-Lot/Adopt-A-Park Kickoff

JERSEY CITY SEAL LOGOJERSEY CITY — Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, in collaboration with the Environmental Commission, the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation, the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency, the Jersey City Parks Coalition, the Planning Division, the Law Department, the Department of Public Works, the Department of Health & Human Services/Division of Cultural Affairs, and several other city departments and agencies as well as local businesses and civic organizations, will end this year’s Project 365: Jersey City Green Week with the second annual closing festival, as well the start of Adopt-A-Lot/Adopt-A-Park.

“As we come to the end of this year’s Project 365: Green Week, I hope all residents continue to in our

effort to make Jersey City one of the greenest cities in the nation,” said Mayor Healy. “We will continue to

provide opportunities for our residents to lead sustainable lifestyles, as well as develop new ways in which

we can remain green.” Continue reading The Project 365: Jersey City Green Week Closing Party and Adopt-A-Lot/Adopt-A-Park Kickoff →

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Bayonne Firefighters participate in Mock Terrorist Disaster Drill

CITY OF BAYONNE SEAL Mayor Mark A. Smith announced that Bayonne Firefighters participated in a Metro Urban Search and Rescue disaster drill at the Newark Fire Department Training Academy on April 15 through April 19. Over 400 firefighters and Emergency Responders from ten Fire Departments and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey gathered to participate in this year’s drill. It was the sixth annual of drill of its kind. Continue reading Bayonne Firefighters participate in Mock Terrorist Disaster Drill →

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Popular Children’s Book Author R.L Stine Visits Jersey City’s Tachair Bookshoppe

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Popular children’s book author R.L. Stine stopped by Tachair Bookstore in Jersey City on April 25th to read to an SRO crowd of children and parents who came to hear Stine read from some of his bestsellers. Author of hundreds of children’s horror books including GOOSEBUMPS, ROTTEN SCHOOL, MOSTLY GHOSTS and THE NIGHTMARE ROOM series, Stine is known in literary circles as the “Stephen King” of children’s books selling over 500 million copies since 2008. Stine is seen here with Paul Valleau, son of Tachair owner Aleta Valleau and her mother Carol Valleau minutes before Stine read to a very eager and loyal audience.

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ARREST DETAILS CLARIFIED ON JERSEY CITY MAN MYKYTA PANASENKO

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JERSEY CITY- Law enforcement officials clarified tonight details regarding the arrest of a local man who had materials that could be combined to make an explosive in his home.
Mykyta Panasenko, 27, Jersey City, appeared in court recently after he was charged with possession of destructive devices and creating a risk of widespread damage. A search of his residence led to the recovery of explosive components, according to Jersey City Police Officials. There were no completed explosive devices recovered during the search of his residence or any train, officials stated.

The Jersey City Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit, the lead agency on the case, is working in conjunction with New Jersey Transit and the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in the ongoing investigation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and other federal and state agencies have been notified about the case.
Arrested on April 15, Panasenko is charged with two counts by JCPD, third and fourth degree crimes of possession of a destructive device and creating a risk of widespread damage, respectively. NJ Transit Police also Panasenko similarly. Due to the degree of the alleged crimes, Panasenko was charged on a summons complaint and released on his own recognizance.
There is no indication at this point of the investigation that he intended to detonate a device in his building or on the transit system. Police recovered components of an explosive device at his home, not a completed device. However, the investigation revealed that he did transport completed devices from his home at some point, officials said.
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