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Noted American Artist Mark Beard to Appear at Hudson County Community College Foundation’s Next Arts Talk Series Presentation

Mark Beard Self Portrait
Mark Beard
Self Portrait

The illustrious and multitalented Mr. Beard will discuss his multidimensional career and works on Friday morning, March 1

 

 JERSEY CITY, N.J. / February 26, 2013 — Hudson County Community College Foundation will present another segment in “Arts Talk Series” on Friday morning, March 1, 2013 when the very accomplished and productive artist Mark Beard appears. The event will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the Follett Room of the College’s Culinary Arts Institute/Conference Center at 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City — just two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Station. The event is FREE and open to the entire community.

 Born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1956, Mr. Beard has worked in many media. His prints, paintings, sculptures and handcrafted books have been exhibited throughout the world and are included in collections at the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, MA), the Wadsworth Atheneum (Hartford, CT), The Whitney Museum of American Art (New York City), The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York City), the Museum of Modern Art (New York City), Staatliche Graphische Sammlung München (Munich, Germany), Albertina (Vienna, Austria), at Harvard, Princeton and Yale Universities, and at Hudson County Community College (NJ). Continue reading Noted American Artist Mark Beard to Appear at Hudson County Community College Foundation’s Next Arts Talk Series Presentation →

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Fabulous Uptown Music presents Rock and Blues bands for JC Fridays Production Group continues to showcase local talent on Monticello Avenue in Jersey City

Fabulous Uptown Music (FUM: https://www.facebook.com/FabulousUptownMusic) is presenting a rock and blues showcase for JC Fridays this coming Friday, March 1, at Moore’s Lounge (aka Bill + Ruths), 189 Monticello Avenue, in Jersey City. This is the ninth JC Fridays that FUM has brought live music by artists with Jersey City roots to Moore’s.

Singer-songwriter Malcolm Marsden (https://www.facebook.com/malcolm.marsden.3) opens the evening with a set of original songs.

Up next are The Sensational Country Blues Wonders (https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sensational-Country-Blues-Wonders/404169299642111?fref=ts) who play Amercana, roots rock, with a bit of gospel thrown in.

Next on the bill are Sea of Otters (http://www.frigginfabulousradio.com/seaofotters.html, https://www.facebook.com/seaofotters) with great lyrics, lyrics, vocals and all-around high-octane rock.

Last up are AMINAL (https://www.facebook.com/AminalMusic), a progressive rock combo that offers long-form jams and solid rock and roll.

All of these bands are from Jersey City and most of the musicians are too. Fabulous Uptown Music (Nicholas Ciavatta, Trish Szymanski and Neva Wartell) strive to create entertaining live music opportunities for both artists and audiences. They have been producing showcases at Moore’s Lounge since March 2011, and all three producers create other arts events around NJ and NY, including theater and educational programming.

CONTACT:

TrishSzymanski@gmail.com

917-536-2682

 

 

 

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And the winners were….Oscar 2013

A very short list on who won…

And the Oscar went to... for best pciture, best actor in a lead role and supporting role
And the Oscar went to… for best pciture, best actor in a lead role and supporting role

BEST PICTURE Argo Grant Heslov, Ben Affleck and George Clooney, Producers

ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained

ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Anne Hathaway, Les Misérables

ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln

ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook

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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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    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

     

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    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 →

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

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    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

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    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 →

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    Dress for Success and Prom Dress Clothing Drive

    (BAYONNE)The GFWC Peninsula Women’s Club will be conducting a Dress For Success and Prom Dress Clothing Drive on Saturday, March 2, 2013. On that day, club members will be available at the Richard L. Korpi Ice Rink between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm to accept donations.

     In 2012, the PWC’s successful Prom Dress collection enabled 28 local girls to attend their proms and graduations in style! Please think about donating your gently used, special occasion and bridesmaid dresses to this worthy cause.  In addition to dresses, the PWC will also be accepting shoes, jewelry, handbags and accessories to help the girls feel even more like Cinderella. Garments of all sizes will be accepted. Plus sizes are especially needed. Continue reading Dress for Success and Prom Dress Clothing Drive →

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    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
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