Get ready for the British Invasion with Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, the worldâ€s most acclaimed, multimedia spectacular salute to Paul, John, George, and Ringo, back by popular demand! Smash on Broadway, RAIN includes the Beatles†greatest hits, played note-for-note.

Take a thrilling trip from the bandâ€s arrival in the U.S. to the days of Abbey Road, complete with archival footage, live video technology, and awesome sound and lighting effects. The performers of RAIN have mastered every song, and gesture of the Beatles.

The event will take place on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 8 p.m. The event is being held at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ. Admission for HCCC students is $15; Faculty/Staff/Community is $40. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.hccc.edu/tickets.

For more information about this event or others being offered by HCCCâ€s Office of Student Activities, please call (201) 360-4195.

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By Darren Paltrowitz

A Jersey City resident since 2007, Sterling Fox has worked on a lot of hit songs in his Jersey City home. Initially, Fox moved to JC out of financial necessity, backing up local musicians after a stint as a pianist on a cruise ship. Less than a decade since his move to Jersey City, Fox remains a highly-demanded co-writer with songs written and/or produced for artists including Gym Class Heroes, Adam Lambert, Tiesto, Lindsey Stirling and Boyz II Men.

When not occupied with making music for other artists, Fox runs Silver Scream Records, a record label and online apparel store. Fox recently released on the Silver Scream label, a single by renowned DJ Samantha Ronson, and Silver Scream will also be the home of an up-coming full-length album by Fox. In the meantime, Fox talked with River View Observer about life behind-the-scenes in music, in addition to everyday life as a Jersey City local.

RVO: What made you decide to move to Jersey City?

SF: At the time it was one of the cheapest places you could live in the New York City area. I originally moved here out of necessity, but soon grew to love the neighborhood and now just enjoy living here.

RVO: Do you have a favorite restaurant in town?

SF: Being a vegetarian, I really enjoy Subia’s Cafe on Jersey Avenue.

RVO: What do you wish more people knew about Jersey City?

SF: I wish they knew more about the history of the neighborhood — which is quite interesting — and also about some of the locations a bit more off the beaten path. Places like the Loew’s Theatre and Riverview Park are super-unique and don’t really get the amount of attention they deserve from the Downtown JC folks.

RVO: What keeps you living here, as opposed to Manhattan?

SF: I enjoy the neighborhood, the pace, the diversity. Manhattan is, of course, amazing, but Jersey City gives me a little creative buffer/bubble in which I can develop ideas without feeling as much anxiety as I would in Manhattan. There’s a little less pressure to be part of a scene, so I feel like that aids me in viewing things objectively. It’s kind of the antithesis of hipster subculture. I like to think of Jersey City as the norm-core capital of New York.

RVO: When you’re working, what does a typical work day in Jersey City look like for you?

SF: If I’m working from home, which I do often, I will wake up around 10 am. Depending on which section of JC I’m in — I currently have two apartments here and bounce back and forth between the two for work – Iâ€ll grab a coffee at Banyan Cafe on Bright Street, or Smith and Chang on Pavonia Avenue. After shotgunning said coffee, I’ll hole up in front of my workstation with my microphone, etc. and start writing or recording music. Often, recording artists will come to my house, and we will write songs and record demos. I sit in front of my computer a good portion of the day making music. For lunch sometimes I’ll hit Subia’s or Sawadee. If I’m going out for drinks later at night, I’ll typically hit Lucky Seven’s, LITM, Brightside Tavern, or Rolon’s. I usually lean toward older establishments or dive bar types.

RVO: Is there a good artist community around you in Jersey City?

SF: I think there is. I wouldn’t say I’m super-active in the scene here, although I would love to be. The art and music scene seems to be improving gradually. I think a proper small-to-mid-size music venue still seems to be a wish of mine. I’ve been talking with a few people about trying to put something together, so we shall see. I’ve seen a couple of great pieces of street art lately, and you get a few good bands popping up once in a while. I think the scene/city needs to continue to support the arts here and likewise artists need to continue to support each other. Jersey City has the potential to have a truly vibrant arts scene. New restaurants and developments are all well and good, but if creative minds aren’t given the support and space to work, the neighborhood will lose much of its charm and become just another commuter port-of-call. I think we, as Jersey City artists, also need to step up the quality control on our work. We could easily make this neighborhood a hotbed for creativity and cutting edge music and art, it’s just finding the vision and challenging each other to make our best work.

RVO: What’s ahead for you career-wise? Solo album still in the works? More Silver Scream singles?

SF: I do a lot of songwriting for other people — that is my primary gig. New songs should be coming out in the New Year that I’ve written for Britney Spears, Adam Lambert, etc. I also write stranger songs for myself and perform them as well. I tend to release a lot of stuff online, and every once in a while I do shows in the New York City area. I also run a little record label from my home base here, which releases singles online and helps incubate up and coming musical artists and gives them support.

RVO: Do you have any live gigs coming up?

SF: At the moment, I’m working on possibly developing a residency at Berlin on the Lower East Side. It would be a weird, Bowie-influenced rock and roll night once a week. In the past I’ve played at Pianos, Rockwood, etc. I’ve actually never played a gig in Jersey City oddly enough, but looking to do so ASAP.

RVO: You’ve worked with a lot of big names; who are some of the artists you’re still hoping to work with?

SF: My wish list for songwriting/producing collabs would most likely include Alabama Shakes, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande, Beach House, The Pixies, Bowie, Bjork, and Ty Segall.

RVO: Do you have an accomplishment you’re most proud of?

SF: This fall, Queen and Adam Lambert played one of my songs at ROCK IN RIO to about 100,000 people. Being a massive Queen fan growing up, it was pretty surreal to see Brian May soloing one of my melodies on guitar. I think a close second would be trusting my ear enough to work with Lana Del Rey early on. I produced her first hit “Video Games,” but at the time we worked together, she had no label and was just kind of bopping around New York playing to 10 people. She had all these quirky Nancy Sinatra/Marilyn Monroe demos, and I think a lot of other industry people kind of didn’t get it. I guess I can pat myself on the back for recognizing some level of brilliance and being able to contribute musically to the kickstarting of her career.

 Sterling Fox’s latest single, “Angry Sons”

is now available on iTunes at www.itunes.com.

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 Frank’s Theater in Bayonne to Take Part in Simulcast

Select Clearview Cinemas, Frank Theatres, Marquee Cinemas, National Amusements and Rave Cinemas in New Jersey to Showcase this Fundraising Concert at Madison Square Garden to Benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund to Aid Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Florham Park, New Jersey, December 5, 2012 –In an effort to share the extraordinary “12-12-12” concert for Sandy Relief with many of those most impacted by this storm, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, The Madison Square Garden Company and The Weinstein Company today announced that this unprecedented event will be simulcast live in select movie theaters in hurricane-affected areas throughout the tri-state region, including in eight Clearview Cinemas, two Frank Theatres, a Marquee Cinema, a National Amusements Multiplex and a Rave Cinemas Multiplex in New Jersey. This presentation will be FREE of charge to all attendees and complimentary refreshments will be provided.

Select Clearview Cinemas in Closter, Kinnelon, Ocean, Parsippany, Ridgewood, South Orange, Succasunna and Wayne; the Frank Theatres in Bayonne and Egg Harbor Township; a Marquee Cinema in Toms River; a National Amusements Multiplex in Edgewater; and a Rave Cinemas Multiplex in Hazlet will participate. Free tickets are available now at the participating theater box offices, and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Event producers James Dolan, John Sykes and Harvey Weinstein issued the following joint statement: “The live simulcast of this historic benefit concert in movie theatres will provide a welcome opportunity for those people still recovering from the devastation to have an enjoyable and much-needed night out. Seeing this incredible all-star lineup on the big screen and hearing it in surround sound will certainly make for a memorable evening.”

This special one-night-only live music event will benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund and help provide assistance to people throughout the tri-state area who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. “12-12-12” The Concert For Sandy Relief, will take place on December 12, 2012 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The all-star lineup includes Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who and Paul McCartney, with other artists to be announced.

The concert is being produced by James Dolan, Executive Chairman of The Madison Square Garden Company; John Sykes, President of Clear Channel Entertainment Enterprises; and Harvey Weinstein, Co-Founder and Chairman of The Weinstein Company. The concert is being presented by Chase.

Thanks to the generosity of concert organizers, sponsors, and Robin Hoodâ€s board of directors, every single penny from ticket purchases and donations will go to serve the victims of Hurricane Sandy through the Robin Hood Relief Fund, which is providing money, material and know-how to local organizations that are serving families and individuals in the regions hardest hit by the storm.

WHAT: 12-12-12

The Concert for Sandy Relief to Benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund – simulcast live in select movie theatres throughout the tri-state area.

TICKETS

: FREE tickets are available now at the theatre box offices on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, visit www.121212concert.org.

WHEN:Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 7:30 pm

Doors open at 6:45 pm

Presentation to run until approximately 11:30 p.m.

WHERE: See listing below:

New Jersey Locations

Clearviewâ€s Middlebrook Galleria Cin.10, 1502 Rte 35 South, Ocean, NJ

Clearviewâ€s Closter Cinema, 130 Closter Plaza, Closter, NJ

Clearviewâ€s Kinnelon, 25 Kinnelon Rd., Kinnelon, NJ

Clearviewâ€s Parsippany Cinema 12, 3165 Rte 46, Parsippany, NJ

Clearviewâ€s South Orange 5, 1 Trenchard Place, South Orange, NJ

Clearviewâ€s Succasunna Cinema 10, 21 Sunset Strip, Succasunna, NJ

Clearviewâ€s Warner Quad-Ridgewood, 190 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ

Clearviewâ€s Wayne Preakness Cinemas, 1220 Hamburg Tpk, Wayne, NJ

Frank Theatres Towne Stadium 16, 6733 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ

Frank Theatres South Cove Stadium 12, 191 Lefante Way, Bayonne, NJ

Marquee Cinemas, Orchard 10, 1311 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ

National Amusements†Edgewater Multiplex, 339 River Rd, Edgewater, NJ

Rave Cinemas Hazlet Multiplex, 2821 State Route 35, Hazlet, NJ

New York Locations

Clearviewâ€s Grand Avenue Cinemas,1849 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY

Clearviewâ€s Franklin Square Cinemas, 989 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY

Clearviewâ€s Babylon Cinemas, 34 Main Street, Babylon, NY

Clearviewâ€s Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford, NY

Clearviewâ€s Central Plaza Cinemas, 2630 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, NY

Clearviewâ€s New City, 202 S. Main St., New City, NY

Clearviewâ€s Port Washington Cinemas, 114 Main St., Port Washington, NY

Clearviewâ€s Squire Cinemas, 115 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY

Clearviewâ€s Chelsea Cinemas, 260 West 23rd Street, New York, NY

National Amusements†Linden Boulevard Multiplex, 2784 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn, NY

National Amusements†Island 16 Cinema de Lux, Exit 62 & Route 97, Holtsville, NY

National Amusements†Farmingdale Multiplex, 1001 Highway 110, Farmingdale, NY

Connecticut Locations

Bow Tie Cinemas Regent 8, 64 North Main Street, South Norwalk, CT

A subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation since 1998, Clearview Cinemas was formed in 1994 and currently operates 47 movie theatres with 243 screens in the New York metropolitan area, including the famous Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City. Clearview Cinemas operates

theatres in New Jersey, Manhattan, Westchester, RocklandCounty, Long Island and Pennsylvania. More information can be found at

www.clearviewcinemas.com.

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HOBOKEN, N.J. -Stevens Institute of Technology has named Mr. Carlos Alomar as Distinguished Artist in Residence in the program of Music and Technology in the division of Technology and the Arts. Alomar brings a wealth of experience as a performer, producer, and innovator in the music industry and is the first to hold this prestigious position in the College of Arts & Letters (CAL) at Stevens.

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“Perhaps most essentially, it is Alomar’s ability to utilize technology in the creation of his art, as well as music in the creation of new technologies, that reinforces and strengthens the CAL mission of studying and innovating at the intersection of the humanities, arts, sciences, and technology,” explains Dr. Lisa Dolling, Dean of CAL at Stevens. “We are honored to have Carlos Alomar bring his immense talent, experience, as well as expertise in innovation and entrepreneurship to the Stevens classroom and community as a whole.”

Perhaps best known as “David Bowie’s favorite guitarist,” Alomar has performed, written for, and/or recorded with some of the most influential rock musicians of the past thirty years including not only Bowie but also John Lennon, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Luther Vandross, Iggy Pop, Carly Simon, and Queen Latifah – just to name a few. Most recently, Alomar completed work on Alicia Keys’ multi-platinum CD The Element of Freedom. Beginning in 1974 with the “Diamond Dogs/Young Americans” Tour, Alomar served as David Bowie’s musical director for the next 27 years. Since 2005, Alomar has been teaching all levels of guitar instruction at Stevens.

The recipient of 32 gold or platinum records, Alomar’s writing credits include Fame (with David Bowie and John Lennon) and She’s the Boss, (with Mick Jagger). In 1987, Alomar recorded his solo album Dream Generator – a synthesizer-guitar journey of sound and textures.

Alomar’s credits as a producer are as impressive as his credits as a musician. He received the prestigious “Producer of the Year” award in Japan for his work with the jazz ensemble CASIOPEA. With Melba Miranda, he created The National Rock Movement of Puerto Rico and produced a number of Latin artists such as Fabiana Cantillo and Alberto Fortis.

Carlos Alomar has held many elected offices in the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (the organization behind the Grammy’s) including Governor of the N.Y. Chapter as well as the first Latino Trustee. In 2001 he was elected National vice-chairman of the Board of Trustees and ultimately elected President of the N.Y. Chapter in 2004. He has won numerous awards from such organizations as The American Society of Composers and Publishers as well as The Recording Industry Association of America. He is currently completing work on a new book Conversations on the Guitar – Breaking the Musical Code which will be published in the coming year.

“We are extremely fortunate to have Carlos as a member of the Stevens community. His generosity of time, commitment to the students and passion for music and technology are astounding, and his humble spirit is incredible,” says Dean Dolling. “Appointing him as Distinguished Artist is Residence is our way of not only recognizing all he does here at Stevens, but also thanking and paying tribute to him as well.”

About Stevens Institute of Technology

Founded in 1870 and celebrating 140 Years of Innovation, Stevens Institute of Technology, The Innovation University TM , lives at the intersection of industry, academics and research.  The University’s students, faculty and partners leverage their collective real-world experience and culture of innovation, research and entrepreneurship to confront global challenges in engineering, science, systems and technology management.

Based in Hoboken, N.J. and with a location in Washington, D.C., Stevens offers baccalaureate, master’s, certificates and doctoral degrees in engineering, the sciences and management, in addition to baccalaureate degrees in business and liberal arts.  Stevens has been recognized by both the US Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Excellence in the areas of systems engineering and port security research. The University has a total enrollment of more than 2,200 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students with almost 450 faculty. Stevens’ graduate programs have attracted international participation from China, India, Southeast Asia, Europe and Latin America as well as strategic partnerships with industry leaders, governments and other universities around the world.  Additional information may be obtained at www.stevens.edu and www.stevens.edu/press.

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