Festivals in Hudson County, Movies

Golden Door Does Its Best Film Festival’s ‘Best of’ to be Screened at Art House Productions in Jersey City

      

 

By Sally Deering

 

Bill Sorvino Executive Director of the GDIFF
Bill Sorvino Executive Director of the
GDIFF

 In October 2012, the second annual Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City lit up screens at the Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre and other venues where films from all over the world premiered and winners chosen. On Sat, March 16th, the festival’s Executive Director Bill Sorvino presents “The Best of the Fest” where three films from the Golden Door International Film Festival will have encore screenings at Art House Productions in Jersey City.

 

Maybe Tomorrow, a film by Michael Wolfe

The feature film to be shown is “Maybe Tomorrow” directed by Michael Wolfe and starring Wolfe, Dominik Tiefenthaler and Paul Lange. At the Golden Door, the film won Best Picture, Best Lead Actor, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor and Best Screenplay. The film centers on the friendship between three men and the test their friendship endures when they become involved in a crime that ultimately changes their lives forever.

  

 

 

 

PollinationNext on the bill is “Pollination*”  a short film about the special life of plants by filmmaker Sam Borowski and starring Federico Castelluccio (of “The Sopranos”) and Chris Kattan. 

 

 

 

My Time with the English Tourist, a film by John Dunstan of Jersey City
My Time with the English Tourist, a film by John Dunstan of Jersey City

Rounding out the evening is “My Time with the English Tourist,” a short documentary by Jersey City resident John Dunstan that won the Audience Choice award. The film short is a 13-minute valentine to Jersey City’s Liberty State Park and the wildlife that resides there as seen through Dunstan’s camera lens during walks with his English bulldog Tommy.

 “These three films were chosen across the spectrum,” Sorvino says. “The feature film, ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ is a powerhouse movie starring Michael Wolfe.  John’s film is a short documentary about the walks he took with his dog and the beautiful wildlife in Liberty State Park. It’s a great film. And Sam’s film ‘Pollination*’ packs a 7-minute wallop.’ Continue reading Golden Door Does Its Best Film Festival’s ‘Best of’ to be Screened at Art House Productions in Jersey City →

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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.

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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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General, Live On Stage

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

 

mariel 2IMG_1149Mariel jaidah on stage at play

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Art Views, General

Bayonne’s Art Circle Exhibit’s Opening Reception Postponed Until Monday, February 11, at Bayonne Community Museum

 

            The Art Circle of Bayonne announced that the opening reception for its February art exhibit at the Bayonne Community Museum has been moved from Friday evening, February 8, to Monday evening, February 11, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The event was postponed due to the weather.

  The museum is located at the northwest corner of 9

th Street and Broadway.

  This exhibit will include watercolors, photography, acrylics, oil paintings, and mixed media.

             Due to the storm, there will no exhibit hours over the weekend. Following opening night on February 11, the exhibit will be open to the public on the following days:

  Tuesday, February 12, through Friday, February 15, from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

            All exhibiting artists are members of the Art Circle of Bayonne.

  It is not necessary to be a Bayonne resident to join the organization.

  Membership in the Art Circle is available for $25 per year.

  To join the Art Circle, please send an e-mail to

info.artcircle@yahoo.com.

            Museum visitors are encouraged to use mass transit.

  The Broadway Bus stops outside the building.

  The Hudson Bergen Light Rail stops a block away at the 8

th Street Station, which is located on West 8

th Street between Broadway and Avenue C.

  Light Rail connects with the PATH system at Hoboken Terminal, and at Pavonia-Newport and Exchange Place PATH stations in Jersey City.

 

 

              

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City of Bayonne Prepares for Snow Storm

            Mayor Mark A. Smith convened an emergency planning meeting on Thursday afternoon, February 7, to confirm preparations for the expected winter storm.

  Representatives of several municipal departments and agencies attended.

 The Public Works Department is ready to mobilize at least twenty vehicles to salt and plow the streets, if needed.

  A local state of emergency may be declared, if the situation warrants it.

  Mayor Smith said, “My Administration’s goal is to salt and plow the streets as efficiently as possible during snowstorms this winter.

  We need to keep streets passable and maintain access to public buildings and emergency services.”

            The municipal departments that will be involved in snow operations are the Public Safety Department (which includes the Police Department and the Fire Department) and the Department of Public Works.

  Also cooperating are the Municipal Utilities Authority and United Water, the Board of Education, the Housing Authority, and the Parking Authority.

  Should conditions warrant, the City would activate the emergency operations center.
    

If  Bayonne’s streets are snow-covered on Saturday morning, street-sweeping will be suspended that day.

            If needed, storm announcements will be posted on BAY-TV Channel 78 on Cablevision, BAY-TV Channel 42 on Verizon FiOS, on the municipal website, which is www.bayonnenj.org, and on Bayonne’s Facebook page.    

 

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Jersey City News

Jersey City to Raise African-American Flag In Honor of Black History Month

Jersey City Seal www.riverviewobserver.netMayor Jerramiah T. Healy, members of the Municipal Council and the Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services/Division of Cultural Affairs will hold a flag raising ceremony to mark Black History Month at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at City Hall, 280 Grove Street. The flag-raising ceremony will be followed by a short program. Continue reading Jersey City to Raise African-American Flag In Honor of Black History Month →

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NEWS 12 NEW JERSEY HONORED WITH 18 NEW YORK EMMY® AWARD NOMINATIONS

NEWS 12 nominations for Emmy's www.riverviewobsderver.netEDISON, NJ, February 7, 2013 – The New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences today honored News 12 New Jersey with 18 New York Emmy® Award nominations.  The award nominations were announced today at the studios of CUNY-TV in New York City. 

 “Our news team provided New Jersey with excellent coverage of many important stories throughout the year,” said Randal Stanley, News 12 New Jersey’s News Director.  “I am very proud to see the team’s hard work and dedication honored with eighteen Emmy nominations.”

 The 2013 Emmy® Awards will be presented on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at The Marriott Marquee Times Square in New York City.  The New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, founded in 1955, is the preeminent membership organization serving the television industry. NY NATAS encourages the pursuit of excellence and promotes the highest standards of quality in television by conferring the industry’s classic and most-coveted peer-recognition symbol of distinction – the Emmy®. Continue reading NEWS 12 NEW JERSEY HONORED WITH 18 NEW YORK EMMY® AWARD NOMINATIONS →

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