River View Observer Local Theater Best Pick-The Sisters Rosensweig at The Attic Ensemble
       http://atticensemble.org.  September 19-28,        Â
By Wendy Wasserstein
Directed by Sherrie Ahlin
The Sisters Rosensweig follows the reunion of three Jewish sisters who come together for a visit in Queen Anne’s Gate, London, and the joys and struggles they share concerning romance, careers, childhood, and family–joys and struggles with which we all identify, not only as women but as human beings.
 Featuring:
Jean Brookner, Meredith Burns, Art Delo, Hugh Heckman, David Hoffman, Ana Jacome, Michael Rhett and Victoria Steele
Performances are September 19-28, 2008: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays at 3 pm and Thursday September 25 at 7 pm. and Sunday Matinees at 3 pm.
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Hoboken’s Neumann Leathers Teams with Maxwell’s in Fundraiser Drive
Hoboken’s legendary music venue, Maxwell’s (www.maxwellsnj.com) will play host this month to the largest fundraiser yet for the Neumann Leathers Tenants Association (NLTA), http://neumanntenants.org in an effort to save the city’s last large arts complex from being demolished.
“Exhibit A” is an art opening of Neumann artists at Maxwell’s, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m., which will feature figurative, representational works and photography. The show previewed  Sept. 6 and runs through Sept. 26.
“Exhibit B” is a second art opening of Neumann artists at Mawell’s, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m., which will feature abstract works. The show will run through Oct. 17.
A Musical Benefit performance at Maxwell’s, also on Sept. 29th. Performers will include Yo La Tengo, Outpost, the Jeremy Wallace Trio and Bob Burt’s Five Dollar Priest. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $25.
ART VIEWS-River View Observer-Deliverance:
The Art Of Ben Jones 1970 – 2008 – Opening Reception Jersey City Museum
 Ben Jones –Black Face & Arm Unit, 1971
Acrylic on life-size plaster casts, 30 pieces, life size (arms/masks) Collection of the New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, New Jersey
Main Galleries
September 18, 2008 – February 22, 2009
Opening Reception: September 25th, 2008
This major retrospective of the work of Ben Jones features a complete survey of the artist’s work, dating from the mid 1970s through his most recent paintings. “Deliverance” explores various aspects of the artist’s body of work, and delves further into its close relationship to religions of the African diaspora.
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River View Observer Re- Read of Hoboken Resident -Joe Pantoliano’s Book-Who’s Sorry Now?: The True Story of a Stand-up Guy
River View Observer Takes a Second Look at Hoboken Resident Joe Pantoliano’s Book “Who’s Sorry Now? The True Story of a Stand-up Guy by Joe Pantoliano, David Evanier
 
 Everyone knows him from the HBO hit show The Soprano’s as Ralph Cifaretto, and he has starred in well over sixty movies, including The 2009 movie The Job now in post production and “To Live and Die”also in post production; and some of his other movies :The Matrix, Memento, Bound, The Fugitive, The Goonies, Midnight Run, Empire of the Sun, Eddie and the Cruisers, but before this Hoboken resident met the likes of Tony S and his family
7ft. Sunflower Plant Grows From Bayonne. NJ Sidewalk
Spotted by our roving River View Observer photographer this estremely huge sunflower plant grows wild on Avenue C , in Bayonne New Jersey.
  
“It’s at least 7 foot tall and seemed to have just appeared one day.” Explained one of the residents on the block where the sunflower plant was observered.
River View Observer’s- Fashion Pick of the Month
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Eclectic Handbag E-Boutique
Use Code RIVER20 for a 20% discount, free ground shipping(in US)Â and an additional FREE eco-tote with purchase.Â
Fresh and eclectic e-Boutique, stefaniBags.com Founded by handbag aficionado, Monica Prestia, stefaniBags.com offers both modern, functional classics and chic, independent styles that transcend time and trend.
Featured contemporary brands include, but are not limited to: Cynthia Rowley, Foley & Corinna, Olivia Harris, Alexis Hudson, Jenny Yuen, Bliss Lau, Jalda, Abas, Matt & Nat, Elliott Lucca and Linea Pelle. Price points range from $200-$850.
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The “Zzzz Across America†In Jersey City
 River View Observer says…
DON’T HIT THE SNOOZE BUTTON…EXPERIENCE “ZZZZ ACROSS
September Liberty R&B & Jazz FestivalÂ
September 13 & 14th Noon – 8pn
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RIVER VIEWED -WALL TEXTING-River View Observer
Graffiti Artists in Jersey City Find New Ways To Reach Their Audiences  WALL TEXTING– Gone are the days of leaving signatures -now its sayings and other messages
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River View Observer’s September Art Views -Angelo Rusciano
The Art of Angelo Rusciano
 New Jersey City resident artist Angelo Rusciano with Sonny Sandoval Lead Singer of the rock band P.O.D
 New Jersey transplant Angelo Rusciano unveiled  his concepts for three new Fashion brands he will co- launch with Antik Jeans, Blue Holdings Inc and Rock Band P.O.D.. The September 5th unveiling took place at The Nuradeen Gallery at 483 Jersey Avenue Loft #1 in Jersey City and will remain there through September 28th.Â
At a very young age Angelo Rusciano accepted an offer to study with World Renowned Sculptor, Nizuma. This marked the beginning of his career.
As a fine artist and architect Angelo has founded a 501©3 corporation, The United Society of Artists “USAâ€, and launched an art production company, The NY Art Group.Â
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