College in Jersey City - River View Observer https://riverviewobserver.net A lifestyle and entertainment publication serving the Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Weehawken, West New York, North Bergen, Cliffside Park, Edgewater, Secaucus and Guttenberg Waterfront Communities Sun, 27 Mar 2016 01:52:22 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Hudson County Community College to Host a Live Performance of The Meeting on March 31 https://riverviewobserver.net/hudson-county-community-college-to-host-a-live-performance-of-the-meeting-on-march-31/ Sun, 27 Mar 2016 01:52:02 +0000 http://riverviewobserver.net/?p=9425 The dramatic play centers around a fictional 1965 meeting and debate between Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X; the performance is open to the public and there is no charge for admission.  Hudson County Community College (HCCC) invites everyone in the community to attend a professional production of the play, The Meeting by Jeff … Continue reading Hudson County Community College to Host a Live Performance of The Meeting on March 31 →

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between Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X;
the performance is open to the public and there is no charge for admission. 

Logo HCCCHudson County Community College (HCCC) invites everyone in the community to attend a professional production of the play, The Meeting by Jeff Stetson. The performance is scheduled for Thursday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m. in the College’s Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City – two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Transportation Center. There is no charge for admission.

The Meeting centers around a fictional 1965 meeting between Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X in a hotel room located in Harlem. The play was initially televised in 1989 on the PBS Series, American Playhouse. The Meeting presents a spirited debate between Dr. King and Malcolm X – both iconic leaders and legendary figures committed to civil rights and the empowerment of African-Americans – and highlights their differing perspectives on how to effectively advance and improve the lives of African-Americans.

In this production, the cast includes: Jeff Robinson, a graduate of Berklee College of Music who is an actor, director, playwright, poet, and award-winning saxophonist, composer and radio DJ, as Dr. King; Wesley Lawrence Taylor, a graduate of New Theatre Conservatory who studied voice at Linklat Studio, and has appeared in a variety of roles in theaters throughout the U.S. East Coast, as Malcolm X; and London-native Michael Nurse, who has appeared in Glory, Mystic River, Field of Dreams and other films, as Malcolm X’s bodyguard Rashad.

Tickets for The Meeting may be reserved at http://hcccthemeeting.eventbrite.com.

The Meeting is presented as part of the HCCC Cultural Affairs programming, which began last fall. The spring series also includes art, special events marking the community’s diversity, film screenings, lectures, and book club meetings; there are also day/cultural trips offered at reduced prices. Complete information on this season’s offerings can be found at www.hccc.edu/cultural-affairs.

 

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]]> Hudson County Community College to Hold Gala Fundraiser on December 6 https://riverviewobserver.net/hudson-county-community-college-to-hold-gala-fundraiser-on-december-6/ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:18:21 +0000 http://riverviewobserver.net/?p=5775  PSE&G to receive the Foundation’s Distinguished Service Award at this year’s event. Contact: Jennifer Christopher,  201-360-4061, jchristopher@hccc.edu November 29, 2012, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College Foundation will hold the largest and most festive of its annual fundraisers — the 15th Annual Holiday Gala — at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, December 6, 2012 at … Continue reading Hudson County Community College to Hold Gala Fundraiser on December 6 →

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]]>  PSE&G to receive the Foundation’s Distinguished Service Award at this year’s event.

Contact: Jennifer Christopher,  201-360-4061, jchristopher@hccc.edu

November 29, 2012, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College Foundation will hold the largest and most festive of its annual fundraisers — the 15th Annual Holiday Gala — at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, December 6, 2012 at the HCCC Culinary Arts Institute/Conference Center ‑ 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City. Proceeds from the event are dedicated to scholarships for deserving students, faculty development programs, and the College’s physical expansion.

Hudson County Community College Vice President for Development Joseph Sansone said that PSE&G will be the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes organizations and individuals for their work on behalf of the College and the people of Hudson County.

“PSE&G has been a partner to the College for some time, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to thank them on behalf of the College and our students,” Mr. Sansone stated.

One of the key features of the Holiday Gala is the hospitality hour, where area restaurants prepare and serve hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. The restaurants participating this year are Boca Grande, Edward’s Steakhouse, Encore Catering, Havana Dulce, La Isla, Liberty House, Lisbon, Michael Anthony’s, P J Ryan’s, Rita & Joe’s, Renato’s Pizza Masters, Rumba Cubana, and Tejo.

The event also features a gourmet dinner feast prepared by the chef-instructors from the College’s nationally acclaimed Culinary Arts Institute, and served by students from the College’s acclaimed Culinary Arts program.

During the Gala, the winning ticket of the annual “Lucky Odds” raffle will be drawn. The Grand Prize winner will receive 40% of the raffle ticket sales, Second Prize winner will be awarded 6% and Third Prize winner will be presented with 4%. Tickets are $50 each, and ticket holders need not be present to win.

Established in 1997, the Hudson County Community College Foundation continues to play an integral role in the development of HCCC students, the College and the community. The Foundation is dedicated to generating financial support for the College and its students, developing and awarding needs-based and merit scholarships, providing seed money for faculty programs, and providing for the College’s physical growth. Since its founding, the HCCC Foundation has provided scholarships to more than 1,000 students who otherwise might not have been able to pursue a college education.

The HCCC Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation providing tax-exempt status to contributors.

Mr. Sansone said that tickets are still available for the Holiday Gala and may be obtained by contacting his office at (201) 360-4006. The cost is $500 for individual tickets.

 

 

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