Rock-it Docket: Thursday is the New Friday

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Thursday is the New Friday

Okay. If you are watching the clock waiting for 5pm. Here's your first stop. My roomate, DJ Willliam McCamie is on his way there now.

The weekend starts early thanks to some clever work by God's son. For those of you with tomorrow off (and even if you don't) there's a full week-end ahaed. This Evening, Artist and Curator, Nugyen Smith has an opening reception at the JC Museum. His work SPRAWL will be at the museum for month's ahead. Tonight's reception is from 6 to 8 pm. You can also catch a performace by Nimbus Dance Troup for Grace Church's Maundy Thursday Service at 7pm. Meanwhile, The Ukaladies play Hank's Saloon in Brooklyn at 10 pm and Bryan Benninghove is in Hoboken.

I will be returning to my Dance duties at the Lamp Post tonight. You can expect the dancefloor set up with DJ Cat Juggler and I spinning and Ali making you spin from behind the bar. I'll be hanging around the DJ world all weekend. As on Friday, I'll be spining the closing party for Gordon Fraser's Intoversions on the Third Floor of the Grassroots Arts Facility. The Pocono's and Tremble in the Heat (fmr Savu Sea) rock it out. Things start early so take the day off on Friday.

Afterwards, I plan to head back to the Lamp Post for DJ Caligula's Birthday Dance Party. With DJ Cat Juggler providing cover for the self proclaimed "best dj in jc".

There's more live music to be had on Friday with The Plastiq Passion Band playing at The Fortune Cookie (Lucky Chang's) in the city. WJ and the Sweet Sacrifice along with Roadside Graves are playing at the Trash Bar in Brooklyn. WJ plays atearly (take the day off) at 8pm. Unfortunately for them, but good for you, is an Open Bar from 8 to 9 pm. Make sureyou pass some up to them. They are followed by another JC group the Roadside Graves.

On Staurtday Night, The Subway Surfers Return to JC for a show at the Lamp Post. They are matched with Six to Eight Mathmatics. The Meltdown's play Toyeater's as part of Jen's 30th birthday party. I'll be joining forces with Street Justice for my third straight night of DJ-ing. Have a nice Easter, or whatever you plan to do on Sunday.

The find print is below

Good day!
I hope you had a good weekend. I would like to announce that this Thursday, March 20th will be the opening reception of my first museum exhibition! The show is titled SPRAWL and it is part of the Jersey City museum's Spring 2008 season. Tell a friend or two. You can get all of the information (directions, show description, images, etc.)on a blog I've created to keep you up to date on where you can see my work in exhibition. Bookmark it so you can always check it for up to date postings. http://nyugenexhibits.blogspot.com/
Thank you to all that have made it to see A Fool in the Eyes of God: solo show by Kevin Darmanie. The show continues until April 18th. Remember, gallery hours are Thursday - Saturday 3-8PM and by appointment. Please check out the new location to see an updated list of past, present, and upcoming exhibitions I've curated at the Lex Leonard gallery. http://nescurate.blogspot.com/ There are links to videos of the exhibits and events at the gallery produced by Colin Comstock, event photos and more.
If you or anyone you know are interested in supporting present or future exhibitions or programming at the gallery please feel free to contact me.
Hope to see you at the museum!
One Love,
Nyugen
Nyugen E. Smith
http://www.nyugensmith.com/
"The Work and Art of Nyugen E. Smith"

Friends,
Nimbus has been asked to perform at Grace Church Van Vorst's Maundy Thursday service on Thursday March 20th. Grace Church serves as a focal point for art and community in Jersey City; and for two years has generously served as the artistic home for Nimbus Dance Works. The evening includes a free dinner, Maundy Thursday service and performance by Nimbus! All are welcome. 7pm.
Grace Church Van Vorst: 39 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (entrance off 2nd Street)
And, for those of you located further within New Jersey... Or willing to travel: Catch Nimbus' first full evening performance of 2008 at the Trenton's Mill Hill Playhouse. Presented as part of the Passage Theatre's Solo Flights Festival, Nimbus will perform works by artistic director, Samuel Pott, as well as by emerging choreographers: Michelle deFremery and Jean Paul Jr.
Saturday March 22nd at 8pm.
Ticket Information at: http://www.blogger.com/www.passagetheatre.org
Hope to see you soon! -- Sam

Nimbus Dance Works
242 Montgomery Street, suite B
Jersey City, NJ 07302
http://www.blogger.com/www.nimbusdanceworks.org
(201) 377-0718

THURSDAY 3/20Elysian Cafe 9:30pm1001 Washington St HobokenOrgan Trio! w/ Kyle Koehler & Don WilliamsThe first day of Spring!! Celebrate it by staying out late and drinking with one of my favorite bands. MONDAY 3/24Lamp Post 9:30pm382 2nd St Jersey CityFabulous Good looking Quartet! w/Noel Sagerman - drJoe Bussey - bsDan Blankenship - tptspecial guests - tbaWe've decided to start a little earlier to accommodate all those hard working early birds out there. Come on out & show me this is the right move!Bryan Beninghove

Hello all
Yes...yet another shameless...or even maybe shameful gig announcement.
The Ukuladies will be playing HANK'S SALOON this Thursday evening as part of a wonderful night of all things somewhat ukulele!
We go on at 10pm
No Cover!
Here's the line up and all the logistics.
9pm Al Duval!
10pm The Ukuladies!
11pm Delta Dreambox!
12am The Moonlighters!
HANK'S SALOON is located at 46 3rd Avenue at the corner of Atlantic Avenue in
the beautiful borough of Brooklyn!
http://www.hankssaloon.com/

Also, please save the date.....TUESDAY APRIL 8TH!!
W'll be performing at Ars Nova in midtown
at 8pm for our very first official off-off Broadway debut...sort of.
More info and reminders of that in a week or so.
To purchase tix in advance go to
http://www.arsnovany.com/

Friday, March 21st - 8pm - FORTUNE COOKIE BAR @ Lucky Cheng's NYCFORTUNE COOKIE BAR @ Lucky Cheng's NYC 24 First Ave., Manhattan NYCDoors open at 8pm. Bands starts at 9pm.9PM THE ANNABEL CHONGS http://www.theannabelchongs.com/10PM PLASTIQ PASSION www.myspace.com/plastiqpassion11PM THE DEATH OF ME www.myspace.com/thedeathofmemusic12AM X PLANE www.myspace.com/xplanenyc

This Friday night Wj and the Sweet Sacrifice will be rocking the open bar at Trash, with the great Roadside Graves. Its the first show on our stunted Easter Tour.Come early and stay late, that is all.b.Trash Bar256,, Grand St.,, between Driggs,, and,, RoeblingWilliamsburgh Brooklyn NY 112118:00 - WJ & THE,, SWEET SACRIFICE9:00 - ROADSIDE GRAVESOPEN BAR FROM 8-9,,!ROC K & ROLL KARAOKE WITH DJ FLIMFLAM! AFTER THE BANDS - FREE ADMISSION,,LATE NIGHT DRINK SPECIALS: $3 PBRs AND $6 JACK & BACK (PBR & Shot Of Jack Daniels) AFTER 1 AM!

New Songs. New Member. Same Bad Attitude.
Saturday March 22, 2007, the Subway Surfers return to the stage at the Lamp Post in Jersey City (a short hop from the Grove Street PATH station).
Cheap beer. Free admission. Come on down.
10:00 The Subway Surfers
http://www.blogger.com/www.myspace.com/subwaysurfers
11:00 SixToEight Mathematics
http://www.blogger.com/www.myspace.com/sixtoeightmathematics

Lamp Post Bar & Grille
382 2nd St.
(btwn Monmouth and Brunswick)
201-222-1331
http://www.blogger.com/www.myspace.com/lamppost

Please join us at Mana Fine Arts tonight, March 14th for the WWIII exhibition: the result of the third annual Wonder Women Residency project.
It would be great to see you!
Doris
WWIII
A Wonder Women Project presented by _gaia and hosted by Mana Fine Arts
March 14 – April 12 2008
Opening Reception– March 14th 6-9 pm
Artist Talk and Closing– April 12th 4-9pm
Gallery Hours M-F 10-6 pm or by appointment
Mana Fine Arts Exhibition Space, 227 Coles Street, Jersey City, NJ 07310 (800) 330-9659

New Location - Just Behind City Hall : 6th Borough Market

FIRST THURSDAY TIKI PARTY AT DC"s TAVERN

03-06 8 pm Put some Class in your Grass Skirts 8pm DC's Tavern Hoboken : So the crew behind D.C.’s Taverns First Thursdays has decided to go to Hawaii. We’re having a Tiki Party! With a very special guest, the one and only Rum Queen, Natalie Jacob of Papa's Pilar Rum! John Ernst and Joe Donohue are donning Grass Skirts while shaking their coconuts behind the bar. Zoey Ramone will be back in her little tattoo shack and of course I’ll be spinning all things Hawaii, Surf, Skate, Lounge and anything else that reminds you of Summer. So catch a wave, walk don’t run or ski or use the Light Railbut get to D.C.’s Tavern this First Thursday because it is TIKI TIME!

PATHS THAT CROSS : Photography Show at 313 Gallery

03/01 & JCF 5 to 9 pm : Paths That Cross is a visual art experience comprised of works both in photography and video. The work reflects the artists finding their own space in this song to create and reflect. Faet artists : Allana Clarke, Cristine Posner, Gabriella Chavez, Cathleen Marie Thérèse Parra, Kelly Schirmer, Fredrick Macaraeg, Amanda Unger, Rita Jimenez, Roxana Zavala Marroquin, Melissa Büsing, Dakota Santiago, Albamaria Escalante, Kathleen Odenthal, Grace Morchel, and Leona Strassberg Steiner.

17 Year Cicada - New Works by Kayt Hester

SAT 08/24 @ 9pm Port-o- Lounge he 17 Year Cicada – New Art Work by Kayt Hester – opens August 24th at Port- O Lounge, one of the handful of downtown Jersey City restaurants/art galleries that, by presenting to new audiences, up & coming and established local artists, are transforming the New York Metropolitan area Art World. As the title of the exhibition suggests, this edition of the yearly Hester Summer Showcase coalesces around the theme of Magicada Cicadas – the species of cicadas that only appear every 17 years. Her more recent work also expands her use of texture and color. Augmenting her black masking tape are new, extraordinary details made of brightly colored, metallic tape. She also has incorporated embroidery to canvases, essentially embedding 21st century needlepoint within her tape illustrations.

21st Annual Pagan Thanksgiving Dinner

MONDAY Nov 21st 7 pm @ Halcyon [Montclair, NJ] Bring you best side dish, cash bar, donations accepteed for the Human Needs Food Pantry. The 21st Annual Pagan Thanksgiving Feast Where: Halcyon, 114 Walnut Street, Montclair (Next door to Egan's. Parking in back or at the train station) When: The Monday Before Thanksgiving - November 21, 2011 Why: Libations - 7 PM, Dinner - 8:30 (we promise multiple food stations this year!) Who: Everyone, and anyone you want to bring, all are welcome. How: Remember to bring a side dish or homemade dessert Bonus!: Get your muscles primed for the Annual Wishbone Grudge Match! The 21st Pagan Thanksgiving Feast is upon us and from every nook and cranny the weird and wonderful will gather for an evening of full throated frivolity! We will gorge and devour! We will cackle and hoot! Glasses will empty, plates will be licked clean! In the end we will be emerge with bursting bellies, fizzy heads and murky memories. This year we are back at HALCYON in Montclair (next door to Egan's). Feel free to invite any demons you desire: friends and neighbors, families and co-workers, the more the merrier. We'll cook up the turkeys, the ham, the potatoes and the stuffing. All you need to bring is your momma's best side dish or a homemade dessert. No need to bring booze - the bar will be open all night. Every year, we pass the hat to benefit the Human Needs Food Pantry, which has enriched the lives of Montclair residents since 1982.

We Come in Peace | Annual House Party

click for pictures || Four different music rooms with Two different dance floors If you aren't familiar with our house parties: This is an all inclusive deal[ there plenty of cheep free beer and wine [but we also have a premium cash bar] Come in costume [alien, indian, UN peacekeeper, hippie] make an effort. People like to tlak to people in costume, and you want to talk with them. Come in mixed company [if we wanted to have a sausage party I'd go to the Italian Deli] Have fun be safe and be respectful of people [you are in my apartment] +++++If you think that you are that special that you don't need to pay or don't want to pay at least $5 to come, then take your $5 and see how far it gets somewhere else ++++++

3rd annual dj leonard smalls birthday bash

Sat. Dec 4th at Lucky Sevens | Live music by TFTHC, In Musth, Aminial | DJ's Leonard Smalls, Dancing TOny , Caligula | please note, the annual dj leonard smalls drive for the York St. project will also kick-off on december 4th. like last year, please try and bring something to help the single mother's of jersey city this holiday season and each donation gets you a 1/2 priced draft or well drink (one per visit). plenty of items are needed, such as diapers, wipes, bottles, cleaning supplies, bathing supplies, unopened toys, school supplies, non-perishable food, etc. please help make this holiday season a little brighter for those less fortunate

58 Gallery Reunion Show

Opening F 6 to 9 pm Mary Benson Galleryey everybody, there once was this place called 58 gallery in dtjc showed some of the best art around by some of the best emerging artist around, it coupled the shows with sounds and visuals "that would create an atmosphere unlike any in nyc" holland cotter ny times...and it did a bunch of other things to strengthen the artist community between 2002-2012. it closed in 2012. some of the pioneers and trendsetters of that time are gathering for the start of this amazing series of shows. stay tuned for more info. www.fifty8.com

The Attic Ensemble Presents

Nov 7 to 18h @ Barrow Mansion | August, 1949. A fascinatingly realistic picture of routine cases brought into a bustling metropolitan police station in the course of an evening. Out of the welter of human misery, vice and foolishness there emerges the moving case of a decent young man who has stolen money from his employer; a hardened criminal dragging his young friend down with him; a lawless NJ "gardener" with a corrupt lawyer; and others. In the throes of the tumult is Detective McLeod -- a man whose black & white vision of justice will be challenged by the woman he loves most: his wife. A cast of 22 men and women will bring this drama of truth and consequences to life on the stage.

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Thursday, March 20, 2008

Thursday is the New Friday