pool party postponed until next friday

Hey bathers. Sorry, we had to move back the pool party until next friday, July 25th.
You can still keep on your bikinis, it's hot enough.



Sorry Again,
Dunking Tony
Manager
JC Swim Club

here it comes, there it goes

Dear blog it has been two weeks since my last post, since then i have danced several times , and flown a kite on a beach during bathing hours, please forgive me.....

We'll make it up. I swear.

The sun is shining quite bright for today's Groove on Grove. Today's all stars is american watercolor movement, with tow sets starting at 6 pm , you can predict some exeprimentalisms, but don't expect any repeats of the PADNA powerhouse fundraiser. If you can't make it today, mark your calenders for our August 1st Performance at reHab. Unfortunately, with todays beautiful weather, there is NOT a film at Van Vorst Park, but next wednesday "the namesake" plays at Sundown. For now you can head to Barrow Mansion for Trivia Night. DJ Eric Fuzco guests spins at the Lamp Post tonight. Rumor has it that a new PA will also be making it's debut.

Thursday's highlights are a couple of art openings, one at Cosi by Visual Artist NICOLE MARGARETTEN. Across the pond, Sebastian Masuellli exhibits in a group show at the Latin Collector on west 57th street. Also this Saturday, The Monroe Center in Hoboken Hosts POLITRIX this Saturday at 7pm. Check out this video below.



The Monroe Center will also host a fundraiser for Maladjusted, Misappropriated , which was just accepted to a place at the New York Fringe Festival in August. To celebrate and raise funds, Art House is having a party on Friday August 1st.

JC's Bridge and Pummel will skate against the newest addition to the Garden State Rollergirls League. the Hub City HellRazers. In what what is the most all inclusive dream package ever. For $20 you can get round trip shuttle service from the Hard Grove, admission to the bout as well as the pre-, and after parties. Wear your bathing suit underneath for when you get back...

Also looking ahead in the arts world. The City and Pro Arts are looking for additional artists for the CANco Lofts exhibition. The Official Opening Party will be at CANco. Contact Rebecca.proarts@gmail.com. I've attached her email below.

While making art is other people's passion, you know that my passion lies with making swimming pools. So with the Toy Eater's Space always in need of heat relief, what a better way to use the current space than to re-open the JC Swim Club. Here's what you need to know: Yes there will be a pool, yes you will need to be in a bathing suit to be allowed in (cut off jeans okay for you rockers, but please no f+cking cords!) . $10 donation covers your lifeguards. NO GLASS BOTTLES ALLOWED. Knock Hockey, Shuffle boards, boom box dj's. Bring flip flops and towel we will also have a tanning area is you need to brown up. The Pool will also be open on Monday and Tuesday for movies. JAWS, the DEEP, you know water and death stuff.

You can follow the next day by heading out to the Siren Festival at Coney Island, then catch Flaming Fire at Union Pool in Williamsburg or come home and catch the Swigs at Lucky Seven's.



I'll be dunking myself in the Hudson on Sunday, sometime in between games at Volleyball.
Colin Comstock did this film for Moveon.org check it out.

Here are the details.

Hello,
Please continue to forward this message on to friends and artists who may be interested.

There are a number of open calls for work for Pro Arts Sponsored Group
Shows at Canco Lofts, to take place during the city-wide Jersey City Artists'
Studio Tour. These shows will be on display from 9.20.08 to 10.18.08 and will be featured during our Studio Tour Kick-off Celebration at Canco lofts on October 3rd, which drew over 1,500 visitors last year. This year, there will be 10 exhibitions and 2 video installations at Canco. Below are 5 open calls for work.

This is a great opportunity for artists to exhibit their work in an exciting
event and a well trafficked, well publicized venue.
All persons, no matter their town of residence may apply for consideration
to each show.

Curators are accepting submissions THIS MONTH ONLY. The curator will
contact you directly to inform you of the outcome of your submission.

For more information on the 2008 Studio Tour, please visit
http://www.proartsjerseycity.org/ and click on "artists' STUDIO TOUR"

Please see below and go to EACH individual link to find information on how to
submit work/apply, deadlines, themes/concepts, contact information and more.

SEAMS - Curated by Colleen Grennan and Joshua Erb
http://www.proartsjc.org/seamss.html

Prime Surreal Estate - Curated by Dylan Evans
http://www.proartsjc.org/prime_surreal_estatefinals.html

Trading Places - Curated by Hugo Xavier Bastidas
http://www.proartsjc.org/trading_placesfinalsss.html

People Without Clothes - Curated by Jan Kounitz
http://www.proartsjc.org/people_without_clothesfinals.html

Collateral Collision - Curated by RockSoup Studios
http://www.proartsjc.org/collateral_collisionfinals.html

Remember, artists who are accepted in any of the shows at Canco lofts must
also fill out the Studio Tour Registration form to be included in the
Studio Tour insert and map. See: http://www.proartsjc.org/members_openfinals.html
to print out the application form and send it in.

See last years' Kick-off celebration in a video by Colin Comstock at: http://underdevelopment.tv/2008/01/07/artists-studio-tour-2007-kickoff-party-at-canco-lofts/

Thank you,
Rebecca Feranec
Studio Tour Coordinator
Questions? Write to: rebecca.proarts@gmail.com or contact individual curators directly.

PUNKNEWWAVENOWAVEDANCERAPSURFGARAGEABILLY
Wednesday, July 16.
10 pm - Closing
Agent Double-O Fuzzco Takes Over The Lamp Post!
382 2nd St. (btwn Monmouth & Brunswick)
201-222-1331
Come by the Lamp Post tommorow. I'll play the Hollies, Pretty Things, Mott The Hoople, David Bowie, Beatles covers, Anti-Beatles songs, Pro Beatles songs, Rick Springfield, Hoodoo Gurus, Ian Dury, Adam Ant, Prentenders, Franz Ferdinand, The Kills, Prodigy, Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Grand Master Flash, a bunch of Phast Phreddie's Phavorite Soul Songs, and (as always) Cat Scratch Fever by the Nuge.
And maybe Oscar & Felix covering "You're So Vain"

Hi All,
I'll be showing an installation, the 8th in the series "the mistake i make is to try and think" in this group show curated by Monica Espinel. I'm very excited, hope you can make it.latincollector37 W 57 St., 4th FloorNew York, NY 10019T: 212-334-7813F: 212-334-7830monica@latincollector.com-- S***www.fease.org

this month's show is finally here, Alex' solo exhibit with his contagious happy colors portraying the "CITY" in his way:
sketchy illustration style paintings on canvas or anything he can find..
He is Serbian-American with an almost French way to express.
Friday the 18th from 7 - 10 pm opening reception with wine and olives. You can watch his wonderworks done in person (in other words he will paint ) the show is up for 1 week

Saturday * July 19 * UNION POOL
484 Union Avenue, Williamsburg, Lorimer Stop on the L 8:30 PM * $6 * 21 and Up
FLAMING FIRE (we go on at 10 sharp)
SERVICES
SIGMUND DROID
Hi,
Much is happening at the Flaming Fire compound this month. We've begun our new album with our longtime collaborator JZ Barrell, and will start to mixing four new songs this week. This wednesday, anthropologists will be hooking us up to wires during practice to measure our emotional responses during and after rehearsal (true! -- check out our new group headshrinkers at bandthropology.com) We're also starting to book our fall tour which will feature an eerie new stage show of mystical scuzzbagness, codenamed THE 3 COLUMNS OF THE REDNECK WIZARD, and if you know of a town or club we should play in, let us know! We're also looking around for some fun people to work with, see the postcript at the bottom.
AND...this Saturday, we're going to party down with a crazed dance-inducing freakout, with two of the most insane, fun and funky groups playing around Brooklyn! Who:
SERVICES - just got arrested in our old Omaha stomping-ground for having too much of a good time on stage (which is sadly, a lot easier in Nebraska than in it should be.) They're incredible live, and will induce you to also dance around like mad and have an have an unlawfully fun time.
http://www.myspace.com/services
SIGMUND DROID - garage punk disco on a frenzied, crazy level! Download their awesome, instant dance-party album for free:
http://www.toiletrecords.com/sigmunddroid/
Our set will also feature many amazing guest stars and new songs, including:
* Wilder Selzer (Double Dong, Kustard Cabaret) dancing around like a man possessed, bringing some extra bellow to the male vocal shouting and singing an FF song in a brand new way that will astound you!
* Natasha singing a new FF song about greek murderesses!
* Danny Tunnick ( FF alumni 2003, now of Barbez) throbbing out on conanistic percussion with our primary skin-pounder Sarah Blust!
* a rousing FF barn-stomping march regarding the sweet trembling fear of God, stars, pyramids, goats and corn!
If you don't start dancing around at this show, you're probably dead. Which is cool, we're not prejudiced. See you on Saturday!
Love,
Patrick
P.S. Flaming Fire is really interested in working with new folks, particularly folks with cool new ideas about staging and costuming, or professional music stuff we don't understand. Also: yodelers, really deep voiced people, and motorcyclists/scooterists who will ride around with us, since we're all just getting our permits now (190 mpg on a Honda Cub, can't beat it). If you have any suggestions, email patrick@flamingfire.com and let me know!

Things are on for today's 4th of July BBQ. I left two boxes of beef patties at Shop Rite but I put out the word to get some meat back. We'll be about one to set things up. I got the beef bbq and Ken is striking up the veggie broiler. As far as I know the things we need this time would be a macaroni salad. Give me a call at 973-219-9696 for some suggestions. Otherwise a safe bet would be beer.

You should also consider bringing a beach chair or something, and also you may want to walk, after the fireworks the waterfront is a mad house

Happy Birthday America.
Two hundred plus years of making the world a better place ***

*** with the following exceptions.
F+cking with the Indians to effing up other countries (that covers it)

The Week in Renew, Review and Preview

wow that happened quickly... Toyeaters closed down last week. It seems that Frank Sinatra's nephew came through on his promise and forced the crew to flee to places North, West and East. Things must have been pretty crazy as the largest collection of adult magazines was left behind. Gods Speed Toy Eaters we will miss you..........

In their wake, the Toy Eaters space is something Lex is looking to continue as a community performance space, there are two rooms available for living/creating ($800/$850). Ideal for an artist/promoter type. Contact lex@lexleonardgallery.com (the full email is below)

The weather is stellar, so I am heading out to the beach today, but will return to set things up for the Groove on Grove performance at 6 pm. Today's band is Contramano, Argentinian band based our of Brooklyn. There is no movie tonight at Van Vorst park, but things roll again with the Princess Bride on July 9th. It will be a triple header with both Well Baby and the 1 and 9's playing at Grove Street. Tonight Jahna from Mr. Badger spins at the Lamp Post as we bid a hello and goodbye to Alix and her husband Scout.

By tonight, you may want to get your weekend in full swing, with the July 4th Holiday falling on Friday, Wednesday is the new Thursday and since some of you may have summer Fridays, Thursday would then become the new Friday. Either way, here's what for you.

Thursday: July Three Dance Party @ the Lamp Post with Dancing Tony and Cat Juggler at The Lamp Post.

Friday : July 4th BBQ at Morris Canal. Contact me at rockitdocket@gmail.com about being a cool person and bringing something.

Saturday : Closing Party at 58 for Kirk Bray's Elevated

Sunday : Return to Morris Canal for Sunday Volleyball

Make a note, sorry but I've got some Paddleball to play.

from lex

ART SPACES FOR RENT!Details and terms:There are THREE rooms available on the first floor of the 143 Building, which houses Lex Leonard Gallery.The layout:Three rooms, one large communal area, one large kitchen and 1.5 restrooms. Two of the rooms are of decent size with two windows each. The third room is small and has its own toilet (perfect for office or micro studio). The communal area is to be used as gallery, arts programming and performance area by both tenants and other members of the arts community at the discretion of gallery director (yours truly) and tenants of this floor. The communal area will be laid out and managed in the same fashion as Lex Leonard Gallery - professionally and uber neat.The main focus of this space and 143 as a whole is art as it relates to community enrichment. The rooms are to be used as studios, but the communal area exists for the purpose of art programming for the community. Daily activity such as occasional play rehearsals/readings, poetry readings, art openings, workshops, photo shoots and the likes should be expected and shouldn't interfere with tenant use of private space and communal facilities. In many cases these events will be those that you as a tenant may have organized. It is not a "party" space, hall for hire, late night hang, after-hours, rock club or storage facility. If you've been to Lex Leonard Gallery then you'll know what to expect.This is a great opportunity for that artist or craftsperson that's looking to be part of a true community oriented arts space. Rates are reasonable. Great opportunity to earn extra income as a tenant as well. Available as of July 15!If seriously interested reply to this posting asap.Thank you.

It's Elemental and Delicious, You Shell Shag

From: James Black ...

TOY EATERS LIVES!!!Hello you beautiful maniacs....Toy Eaters here...and we must humbly bid you all a hearty thank you....to those who performed....thank you.....to those who donated time and effort...thank you....to those who attended....thank you.....and to the Dancing Man and the Hippie.....thank you!!! We here at the toy love this town and love doing what we do...and as always... it was great hearing the encouraging words and seeing the smiling faces of JerseyTown So moving on....the rumors are true...our beloved Chris Brooks has been whacked....as far as we can tell from fleeting eye-witness accounts and dodgy police reports...an unknown descendant of Frank Sinatra made good on his threats and fell upon Chris in Atlantic City sometime this week...no body has been found.... if anyone has information on this case please contact us here at Toy Eaters....a mighty viking funeral is in the works....-long live the heat-Friday the 27th@ Toy Eaters StudioDeliciousShellshagTBADJ Billylights by Norm FrancoeurCootah makin change5$ suggested donationbyob ok-- -Toy Eaters Studio-143 C. Columbus Drive, in the GRAF, half a stairwell up

Flaming Fire Tonight (Thursday) at the Knitting Factory

FROM PATRICK:

Country Feedback Presents:Thursday June 26th
FLAMING FIRE (10:30 PM)withBORTS MINORTS&WHITE HILLS
the tap bar@ the knitting factory nyc74 Leonard Street8pm doors * All Ages
For more info & advance tickets:http://ny.knittingfactory.com/show.php?event_id=113067

Hey,
For the first time, we're going to play one of our favorite, most exciting sets ever: Lemon Incest live, Dark Night live, Summertime live, all sorts of songs that we used to just do with a sampler. And lots of new ones. Because the instrumental folks in our band have grown mutantly proficient and groovy! We are proud, but also frightened by their growing genius and coldly burning all-seeing eyes. Will do requests at the end, just because we never have before.
San Francisco's Borts Minorts are Lauren's favorite band ever, and completely insane. We played with them and we will never, ever forget them. You will never forget them! DON'T MISS THEM! ART WEIRDNESS TO THE HIGHEST, SCARIEST AND AWESOMEST DEGREE. Nothing will prepare you for their live show:http://www/. myspace.com/bortsminorts
Also, White Hills are a monstrously fun, epic Hawkwind mindtrip: http://www.myspace.com/whitehills
Finally, come on out on Saturday to Lauren's comic book signing for her scifi masterpiece "Goddess of War!," a psychedelic epic bringing together astral travel, Norse Gods, American history, planetary carnage, Mayan sacrifice and erotic time loops! It may be the best comic book ever written. Based on Lauren's FF hit, "Goddess of War." Signing will also feature free beer! It's at Rocketship, 208 Smith Street, Brooklyn at 8pm.
http://www.pictureboxinc.com/product/id/128
Love,Patrick

Get Your Groove on Grove

Another Sunny Wednesday opens up the gates for Live Music at Grove Street.
WJ and the Sweet Sacrifice play two sets starting at 6 pm.
Afterwards La Vie a Rose plays at Van Vorst Park.
Close out the night with veteran rock star Shawn Towey on the DJ Scene at the Lamp Post.

toyeaten ?

Ok from what I understand, Brooks totaled his uncle's car in AC last night. Everyone is okay, but they hit the nephew of Frank Sinatra,. and even no damage was done to his vehichle, he still wants them dead. but the hit man said he would gladly just rough them up if we can get some loot. please come toy eaters tonight for some live music by the meltdowns. and guest DT's I mean DJ's. Open your wallet if you want to still see open doors at toyeaters tonight. that and brooks uncles car fixed. It's all below.

Dancing Tony

from toyeaters :
A little last minute, but us here at Toy Eaters have run into some problems, and, we need your help. So why not make it a party?Starting at 10, The Meltdowns play. Following that, several guest DJs will be spinning the music.We will have beer, you can also bring your own. Please donate what you can either way so we can keep this going!-Toy Eaters Studio-143 C. Columbus Drive, in the GRAF, half a stairwell upJersey City, NJ 07302

one day at this time

Any Day Parade is playing this Wednesday's installment of Goove on Grove Street at the PATH.
Live Music starts at 6 pm ish. Later tonight Therese and Vicky spin at the Lamp Post. There may be more, but I am out of time for today.

Oh but one more note. Eto's camera was unfortunately stolen last Saturday (see below)

Stolen Camera...Keep an Eye out or Please Return My camera, Black Nikon D200 w/ 18-135mm lens, was stolen from es ORO last Saturday during a closing reception. I use this camera to document arts events at es ORO and all around JC. Its one of the few things I own(ed). I just want my camera back. If anyone knows of it's whereabouts please get in touch .eto305 815 3149eto@esorogallery.com

Father's Day Volleyball is on.

Volleyball is on for today - Father's Day.

For future reference follow these rules.

It is never too hot for volleyball - but you should bring extra water to keep hydrated.
We don't play in steady rain, but if there are isolated storms or occasional showers we will most likely play. Rain can be refreshing when it's over 80 degrees.

We set up around 1:30 - if I am running late call me on my cell 973-219-9696 and I will up date you on how loading my car with the net, the radio, water, a cooler and my dog(s) are coming.

Can I bring alcohol to the park ? Park rules prohibit alcohol. But police officers have never inspected the contents of red plastic cups to my knowledge. ie don't flaunt it.

Do you bbq every week ? Usually on special occasions. Like Holidays. Such as July 4th, but if you are planning bringing food to cook so you may also want to plan to bring a bbq to cook it on and stuff to share.

How much does it cost to play volleyball ? Volleyball is free to play, but offering to chip in to bring something for everyone to share makes good neighbors. In addition, we plan to upgrade our net this year so I will be expecting contributions from everyone to cover the costs.

Do I have to be a professional to play volleyball ? Although we have been playing for years , you only need to be courteous and try your best to play.

I play professionally can I play ? of course. It is simple, we play to have fun in a competitive way. There is no trophy at the end of the season, so the best you can end up with is new friends. If you want something more competitive join the Spike League in Hoboken. Keep in mind that this is for fun and we don't have a referee so it is important to play fair.

How are teams chosen. I do my best to mix things up using a non-traditional way of randomizing teams. Sometimes you may have to wait before you can play. I do my best to get everyone in on playing with one net.

The Early Edition or The Heat Waves

Ok most of you should be on your second shower by now.
If you would prefer to save water just sweat it out.

There are many things on the horizon this week. I'll dive right into it like a lake. Pay attention you'll be treading water in a couple of minutes.

Tonight, Melissa Surach is putting her Babyhole on sabbatical until September. This will be your last chance to squeeze in for laughs with Diane O'Debra , and live music by The Meltdowns and the The House of Leaves. Don't bother to put on any clothes, this one is going to be the hottest show on record. For some pre game AC (Art Collections) stop by City Hall for the Korean Artists Exhibition. The reception begins at 6 pm. If you are in the Spiraling is playing at the Tap Room in the Knitting Factory at 7pm. Also the singer songwriter showcase is on at Lucky's Tonight.

Tomorrow starts the first of the Groove on Grove Music Series presented by the Special Improvement District. Bryan Beninghove will start this week. The event runs from 6 to 8pm. I am taking care of sound. I am looking for some dj's if you want to play it out. Next week, it's Any Day Parade and the week following WJ and the Sweet Sacrifice play. After the sun goes down, grab a blanket and check out Juno in Van Vorst park for their movie nights.

Thursday is a double trouble day for me, We have the opening reception for Kirk Brays Elevated at 58 at 7pm. I'll be departing from 58 via moped for Maxwells to catch Australia's The Cannanes play with the Poconos and American Watercolor Movement. Doors are at 8:30 pm. $8 gets you stage side.

Also on the Art side on Thursday is Windows @ Walsch at Seton Hall. The event features work by JC artists Beth Ann Morrison and Nuygen Smith http://library.shu.edu/gallery. There's also a screening of "momento" by Gianluca Bianchino.

Thursday Night is also the opening performance of A Sea Story. Taking place above ground at the Art House at Hamilton Square. This in house ,. Art House Productions
follows Val, who is down on her luck in Crabcake Bay. When she answers an ad promising adventure, a journey unfolds that will take her beyond the borders of imagination. A secret society of women, a busted ham radio, and mythological creatures come to life in this immersive theatrical experience, where the audience sits on board the ship!


Friday, I am kicking it 70's style in the retake of The Dating Game. Dujuanna Sharese (Vagina Monologues / The Cypher Movement) is equipping Jordan's Lounge with a Seven Minutes in Heaven room as Bachelors and Bachelorettes vie for a spot next to an eligible cutie, There will be live music and visuals. Lovely Renata is your Chick Woolery and Mistress of Ceremonies. Lismore plays at Europa Night Club on Friday Night it's 18 and up with Free Sparks to keep you dancing.

Saturday Night, The 919 Gallery hosts Ken Vallario . Lex Leonard who redeemed himself from his Amsterdisaster DJ set for Dylan's closing takes Elen's new soundsystem for it' s maiden voyage. At O'Connell's DJ William McCamie plys maestro for Jose Cifuentes art installation.

Saturday. what is up for Saturday ? I don't know I haven't gotten there yet. We'll skip to Sunday. It's volleyball season. Even if you just want to get some sun come to the nearest beach the JC Riviera is safe for swimming. Bring some sun screen and some hydrating fluids.



See it is safe ?

It's raining art

Okay,

Here we go with the big show for today. I can't list it all, but the link for JC Fridays is off to the right with some other featured events. Also, I couldn't find a couple of flyers, and now since my scanner went down, I'll tell ya about some other stuff; A Fish with Braids has a toilet art exhibit 6 to 9 pm . Yes art has really gone to shit in this town. Haha. But really My bathroom could use a new thrown.

At Toyeaters, Melissa Surach Is putting together a Glamorous Night of Hilarity at Toyeaters, she's working with some other comedians plus the Swigs end the night. Afterwards, there is a Dance Party Benefit for Christina's Cat Pinky, who unfortunately found out that he could not fly.

58 will be open from 10 to 11pm tonight. Our Closing Party for Dylan Egon's A Modern American Tomb is on Saturday starting at 8pm. We'll have DJ's to ROCK your disco. Dylan's going to give away a HERMES bracelet to a someone sporting a Dylan Egon shirt.

On Sunday. I will be at the art opening at LITM for by Lin. The Opening runs from 7 to 10 pm. I'll be dj-ing , but beforehand, I'll be working up a sweat on a 94 degree day at Volleyball. Just a note for Volleyball people, even though there may be isolated t-storms. for f-sake it's going to be ninety degrees. so expect action.

Here are the details I received from people about their events.


Hello,
Thank you so much for coming out to my show at LITM (Crass Menagerie) during the month of May.....
If you're out this Friday for the JC Fridays events & fun times, feel free to stop by Fish with Braids @ 521 Jersey Ave from 6-9 pm. She's a wonderfully creative woman with a wry sense of humor about her work...and, oh, yes, I'll have a little painting there as well!
The show is called Toilet Humor. It'll be up for a week, so catch it while you can.
Cheers (and thanks again),
Megan Gulick
http://www.blogger.com/www.megangulick.com

JC Fridays has rolled around again and this time at Balance with the help of Kathleen of World of Style Vintage, we want to welcome you "to the funhouse"!

Join us for the fun with our krazy kaleidescope of characters and art by Colleen Gutwein, in her collection called "Gossamer" featuring her colorful abstract self portraits, curated by the one and only Tara Thurber.
Also featured, we have ceiling installions by Mindy Gluek.
And as always, we are featuring our resident artist, Norm Francoeur's, fabulous light sculptures.
The booze will flow and so will the fun at Balance tomorrow, June 6th from 7pm-9pm.

Hope to see you carousing with us,

Love,
Balance.


STEP RIGHT UP, DARLINGS!

There's another JC Friday festival this Friday, June 6th, so naturally World of Style and Balance Salon will be putting on a fashion show! "Welcome to the Funhouse" will be a splendid carnival of fashion with psychedelic clowns, exotic dancers, jugglers and acrobats. The show will run continuously from 7-9pm. Guaranteed fun! And of course Henry the Horse dances the waltz!

AND...it wouldn't be JC Friday at 18 Erie without an art opening! We'll celebrate Colleen Gutwein's “Gossamer,” a colorful series of abstract self-portraits, curated by Tara Thurber. And as always, there'll be fab light sculptures by Norm Francoeur!

Last but not least, World of Style is having a 20% off sale for JC Friday!

Do come and join the fun...

Friday, June 6th
7pm - 9pm
World of Style Vintage and Balance Salon
18 Erie Street
Jersey City, NJ



Caio darlings,

--Your hostess, Kathleen
(201) 324-2992http://www.worldofstylevintage.com/Tues.-Fri. 12-8; Sat. 10-5; Sun. by appt

Tonight, Friday, June 6th8-10: Reception for J2Kool's Pantha Poster Art Series10-12: "A Glamorous Night of Hilarity" (Free)Leibya Rogers hosts this night of hilarious ladies and rock and roll. Spiraling are opening the show, The Swigs are closing the show, and there's an hour of glamorous, hilarious lady comics in between, such as Melissa Surach, Rachel Parenta and Brooke Van Poppelen. 12-???: "The Cat's Meow" (donate $ to help Pinky the cat)A dance party to help raise money for Christina Cruz's cat Pinky who needs medical help. Featuring DJ Leonard Smalls and others.Beer & wine available for $ donations, or BYO is ok.-Toy Eaters Studio-143 C. Columbus Drive, in the GRAF, half a stairwell upJersey City, NJ 07302www.myspace.com/toyeaters

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Fire up the Grill, My Fever is Gone

Who ever thought that having a stomach virus wasn't productive? , tell me a better way to loose 10 pounds in three days ? I dare you !!! And just in time as the summer grills get cleaned off I will have room for your best char broilers. With the weather so nice, I am sorry to say that I will not, and thankfully do not have to spend a lot of sunny time updating for the weekend. Why ? because most of you have fled town.

For those of you who chart the course of the less obvious. JC and specifically Toy Eaters will not disappoint. Tonight. The full run of JC's Country inspired or influenced bands play. Newest to cross into this realm is the AAA Locksmith and Bailbonds. Featuring members of Flaming Fire and the Boyfriends). I have read word about Kamikaze Square Dancers for this ho down. I have to find my other cowboy boot for this. Any Day Parade, The Poconos, and WJ and the Sweet Sacrifice, who are returning from North Carolina will be there kids. On Sunday Night, The Poconos, reprise with Lismore. As Part of the Horror Prom. DJ's Leonard Smalls and Caligula Spin your bloody corsets afterwards.

At the Lamp Post Tara Elliot and the Red Velvets play. I don't know who they are but I will tell you that just mentioning Red Velvet has a tingling sensation on me. http://www.myspace.com/taraelliottblues okay here's the link for the sights and sounds. Damn MySpace wouldn't let me look at the pictures without signing in ???

Also on the inside. My Room Mate DJ Bill is at O'Connell's on Saturday Nights and then at Lucky's on Sunday Nights. This Sunday of course should be most extreme with the Federal Government shutting down on Monday.

You can also take a jaunt into the Big City for a "Celebration of Art House Productions" at the famed ABC NoRio this Sunday at 7pm. ABC NoRio is located at 156 Rivington St. between Clinton/Suffolk. Art House pRoduction Founder, Christine Goodman will perform with two nationally-recognized poets, Dujuana Sharese of Cypher Movement and Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai of HBO's Def Poetry Jam.


On the outside, there should be numerous picnics and bbq's that I am sure you have gotten invite for. If you are stuck on something to bring besides beer. Try I nice pop-up dispenser of handy wipes. I love these things. Not only do they keep your hands nice and clean, you should also consider buying the flushable styles to keep your area south of the equator safe from Malaria or other unpleasantries.

On Sunday, you can be a good guest at the Ese Oro Gallery on Brunswick. The new Bama exzhibit is up and the back yard will be open. NOTE: This is a BYOB and BYOM/V affair. So if the only question you know is where's the food and drink it's not your destination (see Tuesdaya Mayors Block Party below) Things start at three.

Now that we've got your amenities settled, personally I will be setting up the volleyball net on MONDAY. I'd love to get so shout-in on who is going to bring a BBQ because I just scrapped last years in the trash on Wednesday. We will also need so volunteers for food so I will keep my ear to the ground. Mind you I don't plan to personally starve, so I'll have some starter stuff. Anyone who would like to set up the net on Sunday can contact me for the net.

Keeping the Picnics going. I will Be DJ-ing the Mayor's Block Party for Ward E at Hamilton Park on Tuesday. The Event runs from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. The event is for the residents and features plenty of family friendly stuff, Magicians, Bean Bag Tosses, Clowns, Sponge Bob, you get it as well as Representatives from every one of the City Departments. Even the Parking Authority is there !!! Please come by and give me a reason not to play the Macarena. This is a tough one :)

All Hail the Queen

First thanks everyone who came out to the PADNA Benefit. I heard that they raised a good deal of cash, or at least enough to pay for one day's worth of attorney time (lunch included). There where still about 1000 posters left when American Watercolor Movement's set changed into a gypsy drum rebellion. The Meltdowns and Tremble in the Heat rocked it, even if my PA and I started imploding. And sorry if I beat you on on the raffle :) I promise to put the gift certificates to good use.

Alright, in an effort to elevate my Amsterdam trip to awesome, Amsterdance 08 is this Saturday. They are still cleaning up in the Netherlands, which celebrated this Holiday yesterday. Tomorrow, Bar Majestic and The Merchant get a jump on Cinco de Mayo with their annual block party. My Roomie, DJ William McCamie spins all day. Party starts on the streets at 4pm. The after party finishes at Lucky 7's.

But Let me get back to Saturday because it is shit-loaded full. After you wake up. Head to Art House Productions to audition for their summer presentation of Sea Story. Have a 2-minute monologue and a good head shot ready to go. After they tell you that we'll give you a call, Head up to CANco lofts for PROarts Cash Bash. Cheap Art and music from 4 to 8 pm. $10 admission (one raffle ticket). Music by the Meltdowns. When that lets out. Head over to Newark for the Garden State Roller Girls Recruitment Party at Hell's Kitchen. After yo get fitted for fishnets, head over to Maxwell's for Any Day Parade, or (or both ? - hey do it all!!) you can go to the JCLGO White Party . Okay enough of me promoting other people's events. get your own blog :)....

Tonight (Thursday) , Styvesant CD release party is at Maxwell's. They play early so they can sell CD's and drink. If you prefer to perform your own music, poetry or fire eating. Head over to Art House Productions for their monthly Art House.

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All ya'll,

Please join us for drinks and a show as we celebrate the release of our new CD "Linden Calling"! We go on early, 8:30PM sharp (no, really).

THURSDAY, MAY 1st
Maxwell's- 1039 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ

-Stuyvesant (8:30PM)
-Brine & the Bastards
-The Heshers
-Love Cinema Vol. 6

3 cheers,
Brian


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My Dear Friends,It's pretty cool that some of you are actually sending me /pointed/ queries asking about the next show. We're playing this Saturday in Jersey City at Canco Lofts, 50 Dey St, at 7pm. We're playing for THREE HOURS. Craziness. I don't know what mad man thought this was a good idea (*cough *tris *cough), but we're very excited about it. Hoping you can make it. It's a fund raiser for the Center of Arts in Hudson County, there will be an art auction, and snacks!We'll do a 45 minute electric set, then Adam and I are going to do a 45 minute open-dork-night acoustic thing where we try out new stuff and holler some of our favorite tunes, and then we'll wrap it up with a second electric set. Details for the show are in the attached flier.Other cool stuff:We're doing an in-store performance at Permanent Records, a great music shop in the Greenpoint nabe of Brooklyn on Sat May 10th, at 3pm: 181 Franklin St. All ages, free, a fun time, you should come.We'll be playing downstairs at the Laundromat on Thu May 22nd in North Carolina as part of WE Fest, which should be pretty rad.And we'll be coming back to Clash Bar to throw down with the Imperialists on Thur May 29th. We're playing Bar Matchless in Greenpoint on Sat May 31st! (Free, 21+)Then it's off to Knoxville, TN in June, with hopefully a layover in C-ville, VA. I need to get on that.Lastly, we've been writing a lot of new material and are gearing up to put together an EP or two, or three over the course of the Summer.Hey, check out Black Whales from Seattle, they're totally tits: http://www.myspace.com/blackwhalesAnd check out Andrew's crazy bike ride: http://www.teacherontwowheels.comLove and kisses,Billy--http://www.myspace.com/themeltdowns