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Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Hopelessly Promoted for You

A quick thanks to the bands that played our all ages affair this Saturday. Once I have pictures, I'll link them up for you. Unfortunately, I never made it to my High School Reunion, and thus was unable to steal Michele Tansey-Mallicanci back. Maybe next time ? Speaking of next times, On June 5th, Boy/Girl, The Special Moves, and Glass Trees will play 58 . It's a school night show, so make sure you do your homework and come early.

As for this weekend; yes! we do have a private pirate party at 58. You can email me at asusco@smithmullin.com for an invite, if you really think that you need one. Let me spell it out : this is event will be open only to those who are sea worthy, need help? ask them at fleet week. If you are feeling washed up after the weekend, please sail over next Wednesday for another installment of Melisa Surach's Blackhole Comedy Night.

Factoring in the Memorial Day Holiday, Volleyball will be on Monday (and may be also on Sunday ? ) But I am planning on Monday. Unless the weather forcast is crappy for Monday, then see you on Sunday.

We are looking for some able bodies to help with the following projects at 58; AC installation, sound proofing, and kitchen counter top installation, and minor moped repair, email me above.

The Reservior is looking for Volunteers to help with events We're looking for Volunteers each Saturday from May 12th through October 27th. Hours will be from 10am-2pm and 2pm-6pm. Please email jcreservoir@gmail.com if interested--

Sebastian is looking for a sublet for June : Wanna take a month off ? sebastianpatane@gmail.com

111 First Street circa 2015

Wednesday

DJ Chuck Daly @ Lucky 7’s 9 pm to 1 am $1 PBR’s

Thursday

"Art of Wedding" : Grand Opening of GALLERY LUCY 138 Wayne Street at Varick Street intaglio photographic prints of wedding images by photographers Stefanie Jasper and Paul Sky 7-9pm Catering by Soul Flavors Music by DJ SkyzLimit www.myspace.com/gallerylucy 917.536.2682

Traffic Study Meeting /Discusssion/ Community Riot @ City Hall 6 pm. www.jclist.com
Historic Paulus Hook Association, Inc.
For Neighborhood Preservation, Safety and Development
[http://www.paulushook.net/] http://www.blogger.com/www.paulushook.net

DJ Jessie Jack in for Chuck D @ the Lamp Post 10 pm

Bryan Beninghove Organ Trio @ DC's Tavern (Hoboken) 9:30pm w/ Kyle Koehler & Noel Sagerman Mikey Teets will be spinnin some delicious platters. 505 8th St. hoboken http://www.myspace.com/bryanbeninghove

??? @ The Iron Monkey Free 10 pm


Free Form Thursdaze at the Waterbug Underground. 11:00 pm. $3 admission. $2 Yeungling all night long. Poetry, comedy, hip hop, and folk. 11:00 - 12:00 best featured performers in Jersey City, 12:00-1:30 open mic. #7 Eerie Street in the basement of Rolon s Keyhole Bar. http://www.thewaterbughotel.com/

Friday


DJ William McCamie @ @ 13 BAR LOUNGE NYC TIME 6:00PM TO 10:00PM 35 EAST 13TH STREET @ UNIVERSITY PLACE http://www.bar13.com/ GUEST DJ TAKE 127 FROM TOKYO JAPAN
TAKE DJ SET FROM 8 TO 9PM


Eclectic Bassoon Weekend @ The Lex Leonard Gallery Artwork by Christopher Silk - special musical guests Tonight Tree from the Outside

Larry & Amy @ The Corkscrew 9 pm (check links for dj schedule)

Bryan Beninghove playing with Matt Kane
@ Delta Grill 10:30pm 700 9th Ave (corner of 48th St) http://thedeltagrill.com/ http://www.myspace.com/bryanbeninghove

The Meltdowns @ the Luna Lounge (the burg)

The Ukuladies! @ Biscuit (President and 5th Avenue) in Park Slope Brooklyn.Doors open at 8:45.$5 cover1 drink minimum.

Lismore & Animal Blood - Rooftop show @ The Iron Monkey FREE 10 pm

Old Skool Night with DJ Johnny Astronaut @ the Lamp Post FREE 10pm


DJ Rhod 9 pm@ The White Star Bar

Saturday

Grace Van Vorst Church Breakfast Plus program email office@gracevanvorst.org . to volunteer

Volunteer Clean up of The Reservior 10 am (check their link--)

Di in the morning @ The Lamp Post 11am to 6pm – Scrabble and other nerdy stuff with the delight of Bloody Mary’s and Egg Sandwiches

HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE: EXPERIMENTAL JAZZ SERIES @ Lex Leonard Gallery $10 (senior/student discount) 8 pm

@ the Lamp Post FREE 10 pm

The Subway Surfers and Disaster US @ The Iron Monkey FREE 10 pm

STD Saturday s @ The Corkscrew : The iMPULSE record release party FREE 10 pm with DJ Cool Hand

Private Pirate Party @ 58. Buried Treasure, Sea Food, and Whiskey await you. Followed the map to the X dress like a pirate and the booty is yours arrgh !!! this skurvy has ruined my vision !!!


Sunday

Grace Van Vorst Church Breakfast Plus program email office@gracevanvorst.org . to volunteer

Anti-Monday Sunday (DJ Vin in for Chuck D) @ The Corkscrew FREE 9 pm

Monday

Volleyball @ "Pennisula Park" @ 155 Washington Street. We set up at 1 pm

Tuesday

DJ Dancing Tony @ The Lamp Post

DJ Nuygen - spinning AfroBeat @ Bar Majestic FREE 9 pm Move Screenings begin @ 8 pm

The Assention of Tim, the Bartender @ Lucky 7’s - Check their link for Acoustic Acts

Wednesday

DJ Chuck Daly @ Lucky 7’s 9 pm to 1 am $1 PBR’s


Melisa Surach's Blackhole Comedy Show $ 5 Suggested Donation


Thursday

DJ Chuck D @ the Lamp Post 10 pm

??? @ The Iron Monkey Free 10 pm

Free Form Thursdaze at the Waterbug Underground. 11:00 pm. $3 admission. $2 Yeungling all night long. Poetry, comedy, hip hop, and folk. 11:00 - 12:00 best featured performers in Jersey City, 12:00-1:30 open mic. #7 Eerie Street in the basement of Rolon s Keyhole Bar. http://www.thewaterbughotel.com/

JC Fridays www. jcfridays.com


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June 1st JC Friday
June 5th Boy/Girl, The Special Moves, and The Glass Trees @ 58 $5 suggested donation
June 7th Bodega POP Art Opening @ 58
June 8th Lismore Tour Kick-off Party at the Cake shop
June 8th Roller Derby
June 8th No Pasaran, WJ & The Sweet Sacrifice, Stuyvesant @ The Clash Bar
June 9th American Watercolor Movement @ Newark Art Festival
June 23rd Art House Productions Summer Blow-out
June 23rd Thrifty 8 Sale
June 29th Kilsy, Emergency Party, Sounds of Greg D, American Watercolor Movement @ Luna Lounge (Williamsburg)

Love tony

JC Department of Love and Leisure

h. 201-fbi-auto
w. 973-783-7670





Looking for a roommate ?
I am a member of Gaia Studio in Hoboken, a high school teacher, and an artist working in the Jersey City/Hoboken area. I am looking for a place to live.A lease starting on or about August 1st. I would be able to move earlier in the summer if neccessary. I can afford approximately $700/mo. I would like to either live alone or in an apartment with female roommates only. I would need the apartment to be close to the NJ turnpike. if you know of any opportunities or availabilities please contact me at jennifer_carpenter@hotmail.com







CreateSpace and Jasper-Sky Photographers are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of
GALLERY LUCY
located at
138 Wayne Street at Varick Street
in downtown Jersey City, New Jersey
Gallery Lucy's inaugural show is
"Art of Wedding"
intaglio photographic prints of wedding images by photographers Stefanie Jasper and Paul Sky through June 21
Artists' Reception:
Thursday, May 24
7-9pm
Catering by Soul Flavors
Music by DJ SkyzLimit
Trish Szymanski is Gallery Lucy's curator and manager.
See poster attached.
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THE INTAGLIO PROCESS (courtesy of Nathan Kanofsky)
Intaglio is a traditional form of printmaking that involves transferring an image from a fixed matrix to paper, usually with the use of an etching press.
Silicone Intaglio is a new hybrid photographic process where a large film is exposed to a light sensitive plate. The parts of the plate that do not receive light are washed away in the developing process, exposing the substrate. The plate is then rolled by hand with oil based ink mixed to the artisty's color desired. The plate is placed on the press and covered with printmaking paper which is 100% rag cotton. It is then rolled through the press with felt blankets over it pushing the ink into the porous paper fibers and thereby transferring it onto the exposed substrate. The plate is then removed and again hand rolled with ink continuing the process to make multiple impressions.
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Gallery Lucy is barrier-free.
http://www.blogger.com/www.myspace.com/gallery lucy ... 917.536.2682

DC's TavernTHURSDAY May 24 9:30pmBryan Beninghove Organ Triow/ Kyle Koehler & Noel SagermanWho wants to throw down?!Tossin out some organ grooves at my favorite watering hole. So - get on out and celebrate the pre-Memorial madness with an ice cold Lowenbrau!Mikey Teets will be spinnin some delicious platters. 505 8th St. hobokenhttp://www.myspace.com/bryanbeninghove




Alright!So, we got ourselves a gig on a Friday night at the new Luna Lounge in Williamsburg (Brooklyn, not Virginia, although VA is excellent and we will go there this Summer)! We're opening up at 7:30 on Friday the 25th of May, which is really pretty awesome. After reading about the place from Tris McCall and Jim Testa, and seeing as how we have some good friends out in the burg, I had to get us a gig. We lucked out - Rob who books the Luna tends to be fairly selective of who he puts on, has a good reputation, and giving us this slot he's expecting us to bring heads! So you should come out and kick it with us, and bring all your friends. We've got a whole show planned out, including, yes, The Dance, which I swear we will YouTube soon, due to popular demand. Or you can bring a video cam and do it yourself! We have something special planned or later in the evening, too, for those among you who don't want to stop dancing with us. In other news, we're currently cutting a single for two of our new tunes, Club Sedition and Shelter. We tracked it live, we have a couple of things to dub, but it's almost done and it's already as a rough mix ten times better than anything we've done before. It's really nice working with a producer who's been at this a long time, "gets" our music, and works with us so well (Gerry Griffin the Fourth, Temple of Tuneage in Verona). It's a home studio, we're getting a free ride, and the quality is top-notch, so we're quite grateful. Hopefully we'll have it mixed, mastered, and pressed by late June. Even sooner, if physically possible. Tonight we're moving in to our new rehearsal space in Jersey City which we are sharing with the good gentlemen from Water Under Water. It doesn't smell, we can play late, it's like we're a REAL band! Like everyone else we know, we're out of Montclair and moving on to the next chapter. Last Saturday we got our mugs shot by Ms. Colleen Gutwein, who won't let us see the photos. Colleen helped us choreograph The Dance (which we will teach you, it's easy!), is helping us coordinate the after-festivities for the 25th, and will be taking care of the scheduling for the short tour we're going to do. We have a number of good gigs coming up this Summer (Asbury Lanes!), we expect to be doing some short mini-excursions into the South, and it looks like the tour will be a x-country thing in the beginning of August. I'll let you know as events unfold, but it's definitely an exciting time for us. Stop by our myspace page which tends to get updated with the gigs sooner than the actual webpage, which tends to be more inane rambling and funny pictures and such. So, to recap:The MeltdownsFriday May 25th 7:30pmLuna Lounge361 Metropolitan Avenue Brooklyn, N.Y. 11211Let's show the Brooklynites and what kind of crazy we've been working on here in New Jersey! Looking forward to seeing you soon,Billy MeltdownP.S. Does anyone want to start a band called The Expensive Haircuts?P.P.S. Adam and I want to do a Daft-Punk esque side project called Four On The Floor.

Hi!!! Looks like The Ukuladies will be playing 2 more shows before going on a bit of a summer hiatus - this friday at Biscuit and Monday, June 18th at Union Hall (which is apparently a bar with 2 indoor bocce courts! more info on that show in a couple weeks) - would love to see you! Heather aka Cousin Bunnie
Please come to Biscuit BBQ this Friday evening, May 25th, for an extravagant....nay, should I say....elemental night of ukulele playing, tap dancing and all-around fun!
We are thrilled to be hosting Uke Nights again and this evening promises to be naughtier, tastier, noisier than ever.
9pm - Daria Grace and Friends featuring:
J Walter Hawkes: soprano uke & trombone
Jon Dryden: accordion
Doug Largent: upright bass
10pm - The Ukuladies! featuring new songs and the "Nearly" Reverend Mary!
Biscuit is on the corner of President and 5th Avenue in Park Slope Brooklyn.
Doors open at 8:45.
$5 cover
1 drink minimum.
Also, please check out our My Space page and be our friends!!!
http://www.myspace.com/theukuladies
Thanks and hope to see you!
Katie
http://www.katiedown.com/
glassmusic@earthlink.net
(917) 518-1961
"When the power of Love overcomes the love of Power, the world will know peace."
- Jimi Hendrix


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JC Crowds Go APE for the Subway Surfers
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GIG! May 26: The Iron Monkey
Iron Monkey
97 Greene St.
Jersey City, NJ
Time: 10:30pm
W/Disaster US
http://www.blogger.com/www.ironmonkey.com
www.myspace.com/the_ironmonkey

Its been a long time coming, but the iMPULSE has finally released their first single! Why all the fuss, you ask??? Yeah, its a split single, but the fact remains that pressing music to wax makes you a REAL band, not an band with just a myspace page or a burned cd (we've done both of these, too). This 7" single being released into the world means that the iMPULSE is HERE and that they are the REAL deal. And twenty years from now, after cd-rs have degenerated and mp3s are a digital blip of the past, this record will still be around and played as a testament to iMPULSE rock'n'roll. So you better come party with us!OK. On with the details...To release this record properly, we are traveling to the darkest corners of Jersey City night life...THE HEIGHTS. Far from the dollar stores of Newark Ave, THE CORKSCREW is the perfect place to celebrate a vinyl 7". It is small, they spin vinyl, and the drinks are cheap ($3...like a 7").




AS FOR BLACKHOLE:Seriously, you will not get shot at BlackHole. Comedian Donnell Rawlings from The Chappelle Show was shot at after doing a set at Jordan's Fish and SteakHouse in Jersey City. YOU WILL NOT GET SHOT AT BLACKHOLE. I wasn't lying when I said, "BlackHole is the only comedy show in Jersey City you won't get shot at." The next BlackHole is on May 30th. Check my blog, Fear and Dread, Guilt and Shame for things.Thanks!Melissa


Art House Productions presents
LATE NITE CURIOSITIES
FRIDAY, JUNE 1ST * FREE
For those who dare…
Art House Productions brings you a strange and exciting evening filled with eccentricities, entertainers and obscure talents.
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Featuring
Janice Ducate * Christine Goodman * Jack Halpin * Alexander the Poet * Melissa Surach * Trish Szymanski * Heather Warfel and much more!
SHOCK!
AMAZEMENT!
DELIGHT!
CURIOUS?
10pm show, repeated at 11pm
Art House Productions
1 McWilliams Place, Roof
(SE Corner of Hamilton Park near Erie St/8th St. in the old St. Francis bldg)
http://www.blogger.com/www.arthouseproductions.org
A JC Fridays event




Fri June 29th @ Luna Lounge http://www.lunalounge.com/
8pm - Kilsy www.myspace.com/kilsy 9pm - Emergency Party http://www.myspace.com/emergencypartyny

Greetings artists and arts supporters!
Spring is here and new beginnings are in the air for Art House Productions. We are proud to OUR NEW HOME! Hope you can join us for one of these exciting events coming up in May and June 2007.
Keep on creating,
Christine Goodman
Founder/Artistic Director, Art House Productions
All events listed below will be held at:
Art House Productions
1 McWilliams Place, ROOF, Jersey City
(SE Corner of Hamilton Park near Erie/8th St., old St. Francis Bldg)
AHP sends sincere thanks to Exeter Properties for opening their doors to us.






FRIDAY, JUNE 1ST, 8pm-midnight * FREE
JC FRIDAYS
Theatre and music all night long!
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THURSDAY, JUNE 7TH * 8-10pm * $5
THE ART HOUSE
Jersey City's longest running performance series Featuring the area's hottest poets and musicians Taped for television
Season finale event!!
Featuring Slam Champion
and Director of The Cypher Movement
DUJUANA SHARESE
and Musical Guest
GLEN COLEMAN
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SATURDAY, JUNE 24th, 8pm-midnight
ART HOUSE SUMMER BLOWOUT
Our 3rd Annual Blowout featuring the LIVE MUSIC!!
Bands to be announced...check back soon!
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**PLUS**
ACTING FOR BEGINNERS: Discovering Your Voice on Stage 5-week acting course offered this spring by CHRISTINE GOODMAN Founding Artistic Director, Art House Productions Producer, Writer and Professional Actor
ACTING FOR BEGINNERS’ comprehensive approach to actor craft will help you embrace yourself as an actor -- in a safe, supportive environment. This class is for adults who would like to explore the basics of acting and gain tools to help them feel more confident on stage when speaking or performing in public.
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
May 22nd - June 19th, 2007
$200 * FIRST SERIES SPECIAL RATE!
Sign up before May 1st for an additional $10 off!
ALL STUDENTS MUST RESERVE BY MAY 15th, 2007
ACTING FOR BEGINNERS Course includes:
* How to acknowledge the audience -- and then forget them
* Facing the fear and using it to your advantage
* Is it all a lie? Staying truthful on stage
* Making the magic: how to bring a scene to life
For more information, or to reserve space in our acting class, email info@arthouseproductions.org or call (201) 915-9911

"Home is where the ART is"
http://www.arthouseproductions.org/

Hello folks. This email is a correction to some of the show dates mentioned in the last update.
The correct dates are as follows:
GLEN COLEMAN (Friday May 4)
HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE (Saturdays in May: 5, 12, 19, 26)
CHRIS SILK (Three events in May: Fridays May 11, 18, 25)
MARIA RUBIO (Opening reception during the next JC Fridays: June 1)
KARINA & FRIENDS (Saturday: June 2)

and----------
Here's an update on Karina's lineup....
Performers include: Dujuana, Christine Goodman, Beth Bentley, Rico Steele and more to come...

PRESS RELEASE FOR JAZZ SERIES------------------------------------------
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
Lex Leonard
Lex Leonard Gallery
201-893-4970
EXPERIMENTAL JAZZ COMES TO JERSEY CITY!
Jersey City, NJ, May, 2007 - "HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE - Experimental Jazz in Jersey City" is a musical series organized by jazz musician James Keepnews featuring four groups led by noted practitioners of experimental jazz and improvised music to be held every Saturday in May at Lex Leonard Gallery, 143 C. Columbus Dr., Jersey City, NJ from 8pm - 12am. General admission is $10 each night, $7 for students and seniors with valid ID.
Line-up:

--- May 26: Jason Kao Hwang / EDGE - JC resident Jason Kao Hwang on violin: Featuring Ken Filiano on bass, Andrew Drury on drums and special guest Steve Swell on trombone.
About the scene...






Over the last several years, Jersey City has distinguished itself as an important center for the arts not only locally but globally. Its numerous galleries, arts centers and the support received from local audiences are a testament to a thriving arts scene right across the Hudson River. As a result, more and more artists of every variety are increasingly making Jersey City their home. This is notably true for avant-garde jazz musicians. As the number of spaces within the greater metropolitan area that feature this music has shrunk dramatically in the last few years, musicians increasingly are turning to self-promoted events to keep this vital music alive. James Keepnews is an independent jazz musician and promoter who's organized a platform for cutting edge jazz for four Saturdays in May.
About the promoter...
James Keepnews is a musician, writer and multimedia artist. He has performed with dozens of bands and performing artists over the course of two decades, including Daniel Carter, George Lewis, Holland Hopson, Joe Giardullo, Linda Montano, Damian Catera and many others. Keepnews received his B.A. in English at Hamilton College in 1988 and attended the Interactive Electronic Arts program (iEAR) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, receiving his MFA from there in 1998. He is currently preparing several releases for his his record label, Metaharmonc (http://www.metaharmonic.com). For more information on James and other participants of the series please visit http://www.lexleonardgallery.com

ABOUT Lex Leonard Gallery
Lex Leonard Gallery is a new 1400 sq/ft space located in the heart of Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey, 1 block west of the Grove St. Path Station, minutes away from NYC @ 143 Christopher Columbus Drive at Barrow St.
For more information, please e-mail lex@lexleonardgallery.com or visit http://www.lexleonardgallery.com


CURRENT GALLERY HOURS--------------------
Thursdays and Fridays from 7 - 8:30pm
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Lex Leonard Gallery
143 C.Columbus Drive
Jersey City, NJ 07302
http://www.lexleonardgallery.com/------------------------------------
Support Rolon's Bar.
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@ ROLON'S BAR: 7 Erie St.
WATERBUG FREEFROM THURSDAYS: (Every Thursday)
Yes folks, the Bug's open mic is still tickin after 4 years!
Doors: 10pm
Close: 1:30am
Refreshments avail.
BE OUR FRIEND!
Visit us on http://www.myspace.com/thewaterbughotel
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@ ROLON'S BAR: 7 Erie St.
SUNDAY JAM SESSIONS W/ ROLAND RAMOS: (Every Sunday)
Starting this Sunday at Rolon's basement singer/songwriter Roland Ramos will be conducting jam sessions. PA and drum kit is available on the premises. All are welcomed. Refreshments avail.
Doors: 7:30pm
Close: 11pm
Refreshments avail.
BE OUR FRIEND!
Visit us on http://www.myspace.com/thewaterbughotel
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PS: I'm planning a group trip to The Bonaroo Music Festival. If interested let me know.
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So there you have it folks. Stop by the gallery!
Lex Leonard






Lampost Shows






june 2 - agents of karma
wed, june 6 - buzzuniverse
june 9 - djiboutiband
wed, june 20 - jason c of american watercolor movement
june 23 - if 6 was 9
july 14 - house of leaves and bad touch

ROCKSOUPSTUDIOS- UPDATE:

NEW BEGINNINGS/ANCIENT WISDOM- Group Show at ManaFineArts Gallery
Opens MAY 31st from 6-10pm. Also open for JC Fridays.
This show highlights the work of 12 Artists the RockSoup Arts Collective. The show will feature Paintings, Sculpture, Installations, Graffiti, Mosaic work, Projections and Live Music.
This show will also be the inspiration and kick off to our next event Festa Feniceʼ.

FESTA FENICE- Summer Outdoor Festival- July 14th 10am-10pm
@Power House Arts District
This will be RockSoupʼs grandest Spectacle to date. An all day outdoor Arts& Culture festival in the spirit of the Phoenix ; a mythical bird that symbolized rebirth and renewal.
There will be live music, food and Beer vendors as well as circus performers and live percussion throughout the event. There will also be Artists vendor tables offered to be rented for promotion and sale of artwork.
Availability is limited so email your requests/interest immediately to; Jfathomj@yahoo.com
If youʼd like to volunteer your help with the festival email poro385@yahoo.com
For more information or if youʼd like to support this Festival so that we can do it annually please go to http://www.rocksoupstudios.com/

No More Project 001 Gallery??!
Well folks we always knew we couldnʼt have it forever and the time came to let go of our beloved Project 001 Gallery. The space was lent to us while vacant and waiting for a restauranteer to rent the space. We have held many exciting events there and am so grateful for having had a gallery for nearly a year to express our ideas and meet so many of you. RockSoup will still be using 001 Gallery for Special events but will no longer continue its bi weekly programming or hold regular gallery hours. This will allow us to focus more on our giant show at MFA and the Festafeniceʼ.

ROCKSOUP INCORPORATES?
Itʼs hard to believe that RockSoup is just under a year old , but itʼs true. RockSoup held itʼd first meeting on June 21st 2006. Some two months later we were working with Design Grace and NEW magazine on JCʼs first Creative Guide and then a month after that had our own gallery space. Now RockSoup has taken itself a step further and is in the process of incorporating so we can take advantage of all the wonderful things that go along with being legit. If there are any.
We have many exciting projects planned so if your interested in becoming a part of RockSoupStudios send us a request on our myspace or respond to this email.

**STUDIOS for Rent in RockSoupStudios LOFT SPACE
RockSoup has the great fortune of having itʼs own amazing Loft space to continue working on majore peieces of artwork as well as hold events. Our Loft space at 660 Grand street is 5000 sq ft. Boasts 18ft ceilings, a 2500 sq ft rooftop with view of NYC skyline and with individual studios within the space. We have a DJ boothe, a treehouse, punching bag, climbing rope, and a wood shop in construction.
Spaces range from: Storage and use of $250 per month. Available from 10am-10pm
Private Studios $400-700 per month plus utilities
Studios are available as soon as June 1st and are very selective. Must be working artist with a steady income as well as other criteria. If your interested in joing RS and sharing our great space email John Fathom at Jfathomj@yahoo.com

05/26/2007 10:00 PM - Disaster Us, The Subway Surfers @ Iron Monkey [Edit] [Cancel] 97 Greene St Jersey City, New Jersey US Cost:free Description:Disaster Us-12am Subway Surfers-11pm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------06/15/2007 08:00 PM - Rockabilly night w/Tombstone Brawlers & The Ogbanje @ Iron Monkey [Edit] [Cancel] 97 Greene St Jersey City, New Jersey US Cost:N/A Description:It's a Horrorbilly mad house with two of NJ's best mutant rockers: Tombstone Brawlers and The Ogbanje Plus Horror Movies on the Iron Monkey big screen and lotsa Kustom Kulture SHIT!!!
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the Subwway Surfers GIG! June 29th Otto's Shrunken Head Otto's Shrunken Head 538 E 14th St New York, NY 10009-3347 Cross Street: Between Avenue A and Avenue B Directions: L at 1st Ave Subway Surfers make their triumphant return to Otto's after their killer Halloween show w/The Dark Marbles & Trash Mavericks -------------------------------------- Like 80s Punk & New Wave? Check out Fuzzco's Podcast: http://zerohour.podomatic.com/ "Subway Surfers are the kind of band Friday nights were made for."-Robin Eisgrau, JC Downtown magazine"Rock n' roll is supposed to be fun. The Subway Surfers are fun. They get it."-Bill Kelly, The Teenage Wasteland, WFMU-FM"Sounds like some great 45 lost since 1977."-Lindsay Hutton, The Next Big Thing"If people don't go see you guys play...they're #!$%*& stupid."-Jennifer Loveless, Musicologist & Rock Chickhttp://www.subwaysurfers.com/F.B.C./K.A.R. !!!

Spring greetings!You are invited to perform spoken word, poetry, voice or music, bring your own small amp and mike if needed. During 12 pm - 6:30 pm Friday June 1st, 2007, in the Caucus Room, City Hall, 280 Grove Street - Second floor, Jersey City, NJ. The Caucus Room is a large board room about 20 x 40 feet being used for art gallery space. My TREE show is the second in a series in praise of trees in all their manifestations. Trees as glorious elements of nature, as shelter, nurture, medicine, as symbols, as elements of our community, part of our history, parts of our imaginations, our inner expressions of love, and more ... in fact anything that inspires you, whether related to trees or not, is welcome. Another celebration of nature and life. Please respond as soon as possible with your preferred performance time 12 pm - 6:30 pm, Friday, June 1st.Happy spring!

Hay tony.....
just so ya know.... !NP! + WJ and THE SWEET SACRIFICE + STUYVESANT rock CLASH BAR in CLIFTON on JUNE 8th.... maybe see ya thursday? i've been lifting some serious trees, so i may or may not make it....
cheers,
t















Thursday, May 17, 2007

Strepthroat isn't something to scream about (DRAFT )

You would think that being sick would have meant plenty of time to work on my blog, but being sick was all about watching A Bronx Tale, Red Dawn and Law & Order. That is rest, now back to work.

Thanks to everyone who came out last Friday for Dylan Egon's Faith and Fate opening. With a second thanks to The Black Hollies for playing it. Dylan's artwork will be up for the next few weeks, come by for an event or on the weekends to check it out.

This Saturday we have an all ages Matinee at 58. Locals; Straight Jacket Mind, Youth Against Nature, and Olde Ghost are joined by Philly's Retard Strength and Bayone's MisSpent Youth. Eric Fuzzco from the Subway Surfers will fill in the gaps with a laptop and a wire. The first band is on at 4:15, I'm crashing my highschool reunion afterwards so don't be late.

Tonight, Max (Water under Water) Patrick Suler, Christina Alessi (from Hey Tiger!) - not sure if james is 100% in yet and musical moments to the Visual and Verociferal art work of Christopher Silk at the Lex Leonard Gallery. Things roll after 7:47 pm. Also, Saturday is experiment Jazz Night with Home Field Advantage.

Next Thursday is the Grand Opening of another local gallery in Jersey City. The Lucy Gallery ( corner of Wayne and Varick) opens on the 24th. Trish Szymanski is Gallery Lucy's curator and manager. The first exhibit focuses on the "The Art of a Wedding " and features works by the photographers Stefanie Jasper and Paul Sky, whom are also instrumental in establishing the gallery.

The Reservior is looking for Volunteers to help with events We're looking for Volunteers each Saturday from May 12th through October 27th. Hours will be from 10am-2pm and 2pm-6pm. Please email jcreservoir@gmail.com if interested--

Masha's cat had cats want some ? from Masha : Hey everyone,You all know that I have some cuuute kittens in need of good homes!There are still 3 (out of 5) that still need someone..Below is a link to my flickr page with lots of kitten pix, that I will continue updating. Please pass along this email to friends etc.They will be ready to be given away aprox mid-end of June.Today (05/15/07) they are 3 weeks old..Check them out:http://www.flickr.com/photos/61503555@N00/sets/72157600120674541/Thanks a lotMashaCall me at973.432.6848 Or email me masha@freemasha.com

Sebastian is looking for a sublet for June : Wanna take a month off ? sebastianpatane@gmail.com

Looking for a roommate ?
I am a member of Gaia Studio in Hoboken, a high school teacher, and an artist working in the Jersey City/Hoboken area. I am looking for a place to live.A lease starting on or about August 1st. I would be able to move earlier in the summer if neccessary. I can afford approximately $700/mo. I would like to either live alone or in an apartment with female roommates only. I would need the apartment to be close to the NJ turnpike. if you know of any opportunities or availabilities please contact me at jennifer_carpenter@hotmail.com

Friday

DJ William McCamie @ @ 13 BAR LOUNGE NYC TIME 6:00PM TO 10:00PM 35 EAST 13TH STREET @ UNIVERSITY PLACE http://www.bar13.com/ Guest DJ: Tony Humpries www.tonyrecords.net

Eclectic Bassoon Weekend @ The Lex Leonard Gallery Artwork by Christopher Silk - special musical guests (see above)

Grace Church's Local Filmmakers’ Showcase – 7 pm - FREE

@ The Corkscrew 9 pm (check links for dj schedule)

Ladies Night w/ DJ Johnny Astronaut @ The Lamp Post
DJ Rhod 9 pm@ The White Star Bar

Saturday

Grace Van Vorst Church Breakfast Plus program email office@gracevanvorst.org . to volunteer
Volunteer Clean up of The Reservior 10 am (check their link--)

Di in the morning @ The Lamp Post 11am to 6pm – Scrabble and other nerdy stuff with the delight of Bloody Mary’s and Egg Sandwiches

SAT MAT - ALL AGES SHOW @ 58 : Doors 4 pm $6 Suggested donation. 4:15 MisSpent Youth, 5:00 pm Youth Against Nature, 5:45 Retard Strength, 6:30 Olde Ghost, 7:15 Straight Jacket Mind
HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE: EXPERIMENTAL JAZZ SERIES @ Lex Leonard Gallery $10 (senior/student discount) 8 pm
Plastiq Passion Band 9PM@ The Alphabet Lounge www.alphabetnyc.com104 Avenue C (bwtn. 6th & 7th St.) NYC

bakin fat, dj johnny astronaut@ the Lamp Post FREE 10 pm

The Impulse (almost a record release party) @ The Iron Monkey FREE 10 pm

STD Saturday s @ The Corkscrew

Sunday

Grace Van Vorst Church Breakfast Plus program email office@gracevanvorst.org . to volunteer
Volleyball @ "Pennisula Park" @ 155 Washington Street. We set up at 1 pm
2PM @ The LOEWS Theatre The semi-annual visit by the Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co.brings "The Yeoman of the Guard or The Merryman and His Maid".
The Loop Lounge Night of erotic rock 'n' roll, musicm art and dance. (see flyer)

Rebeca Vallejo Project : Sounds of Brazil at Bar Majestic FROM 8 – 10. http://www.rvproject.info/

Monday

Open Mic Nights at The Corkscrew

Tuesday

DJ Dancing Tony @ The Lamp Post

DJ Nuygen - spinning AfroBeat @ Bar Majestic FREE 9 pm Move Screenings begin @ 8 pm

The Assention of Tim, the Bartender @ Lucky 7’s - Check their link for Acoustic Acts

Wednesday

DJ Chuck Daly @ Lucky 7’s 9 pm to 1 am $1 PBR’s


Thursday

"Art of Wedding" : Grand Opening of GALLERY LUCY 138 Wayne Street at Varick Street intaglio photographic prints of wedding images by photographers Stefanie Jasper and Paul Sky 7-9pm Catering by Soul Flavors Music by DJ SkyzLimit www.myspace.com/gallerylucy 917.536.2682

DJ Chuck D @ the Lamp Post 10 pm

??? @ The Iron Monkey Free 10 pm

Free Form Thursdaze at the Waterbug Underground. 11:00 pm. $3 admission. $2 Yeungling all night long. Poetry, comedy, hip hop, and folk. 11:00 - 12:00 best featured performers in Jersey City, 12:00-1:30 open mic. #7 Eerie Street in the basement of Rolon s Keyhole Bar. http://www.thewaterbughotel.com/

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May 25th Lismore @ the Iron Monkey w/ tba

May 25th The Meltdowns @ the Luna Lounge (the burg)

May 26th Private - Pirate Party @ 58 (no invite no party)

May 30th Blackhole Wednesday @ 58

June 1st JC Friday
June 8th Lismore Tour Kick-off Party at the Cake shop

June 9th American Watercolor Movement @ Newark Art Festival

June 29th Kilsy, Emergency Party, Sounds of Greg D, American Watercolor Movement @ Luna Lounge (Williamsburg)

Love tony

JC Department of Love and Leisure

h. 201-fbi-auto
w. 973-783-7670


Hey everyone,Our new band, The Special Moves, is playing our first show in Jersey City at the Iron Monkey next Friday, the 18th at 10pm. all other info is on our myspace page...www.myspace.com/thespecialmovesbandBecause we've JUST decided on a name, we're currently listed as "the off world colonies" on the Iron Monkey & Jersey City shows page. Sorry for the confusion! And hopefully I'll get my act together soon. Hope to see at least one of you there.ck

Saturday May 19th, 9PMThe Alphabet Loungewww.alphabetnyc.com104 Avenue C (bwtn. 6th & 7th St.) NYCSo come on down, we got a few new songs for yah. And we'll hold your hands, we'll have a few drinks, all the while wondering are we gonna get hopped up enough to make some bad decisions? .... LOL:) -plastiq passionwww.plastiqpassiontheband.comwww.myspace.com/plastiqpassion ah yes and don't forget to leave a review for our EP-I Can't Waithttp://cdbaby.com/cd/plastiqpassion THANKS!

as the first iMPULSE single nearly drops, we're playing one last show where our music is available only in digital form. So join us saturday night to celebrate digital. Also celebrate our new t-shirts. Also, we need models for our web page (www.the-impulse.com, which now has a merchandise section), so bring your sexy self to the Iron Monkey around 11, buy a $6 shirt and take a picture with us. Shirts need people people meat to look cool.
Did I mention its a FREE show?
see ya there.

Sunday, May 20 at 2PMThe semi-annual visit by the Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co.brings "The Yeoman of the Guard or The Merryman and His Maid".Presented by the J.C. Division of Cultural Affairs and sponsored bythe City of Jersey City and Provident Bank. Admission is free. Friday, June 8 & Saturday June 9Our final screenings for this film season will include AlfredHitchcock's "Strangers On A Train" on Friday evening with liveappearance by film star Farley Granger.


CreateSpace and Jasper-Sky Photographers are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of
GALLERY LUCY
located at
138 Wayne Street at Varick Street
in downtown Jersey City, New Jersey
Gallery Lucy's inaugural show is
"Art of Wedding"
intaglio photographic prints of wedding images by photographers Stefanie Jasper and Paul Sky through June 21
Artists' Reception:
Thursday, May 24
7-9pm
Catering by Soul Flavors
Music by DJ SkyzLimit
Trish Szymanski is Gallery Lucy's curator and manager.
See poster attached.
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THE INTAGLIO PROCESS (courtesy of Nathan Kanofsky)
Intaglio is a traditional form of printmaking that involves transferring an image from a fixed matrix to paper, usually with the use of an etching press.
Silicone Intaglio is a new hybrid photographic process where a large film is exposed to a light sensitive plate. The parts of the plate that do not receive light are washed away in the developing process, exposing the substrate. The plate is then rolled by hand with oil based ink mixed to the artisty's color desired. The plate is placed on the press and covered with printmaking paper which is 100% rag cotton. It is then rolled through the press with felt blankets over it pushing the ink into the porous paper fibers and thereby transferring it onto the exposed substrate. The plate is then removed and again hand rolled with ink continuing the process to make multiple impressions.
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Gallery Lucy is barrier-free.
www.myspace.com/gallery lucy ... 917.536.2682

Alright!So, we got ourselves a gig on a Friday night at the new Luna Lounge in Williamsburg (Brooklyn, not Virginia, although VA is excellent and we will go there this Summer)! We're opening up at 7:30 on Friday the 25th of May, which is really pretty awesome. After reading about the place from Tris McCall and Jim Testa, and seeing as how we have some good friends out in the burg, I had to get us a gig. We lucked out - Rob who books the Luna tends to be fairly selective of who he puts on, has a good reputation, and giving us this slot he's expecting us to bring heads! So you should come out and kick it with us, and bring all your friends. We've got a whole show planned out, including, yes, The Dance, which I swear we will YouTube soon, due to popular demand. Or you can bring a video cam and do it yourself! We have something special planned or later in the evening, too, for those among you who don't want to stop dancing with us. In other news, we're currently cutting a single for two of our new tunes, Club Sedition and Shelter. We tracked it live, we have a couple of things to dub, but it's almost done and it's already as a rough mix ten times better than anything we've done before. It's really nice working with a producer who's been at this a long time, "gets" our music, and works with us so well (Gerry Griffin the Fourth, Temple of Tuneage in Verona). It's a home studio, we're getting a free ride, and the quality is top-notch, so we're quite grateful. Hopefully we'll have it mixed, mastered, and pressed by late June. Even sooner, if physically possible. Tonight we're moving in to our new rehearsal space in Jersey City which we are sharing with the good gentlemen from Water Under Water. It doesn't smell, we can play late, it's like we're a REAL band! Like everyone else we know, we're out of Montclair and moving on to the next chapter. Last Saturday we got our mugs shot by Ms. Colleen Gutwein, who won't let us see the photos. Colleen helped us choreograph The Dance (which we will teach you, it's easy!), is helping us coordinate the after-festivities for the 25th, and will be taking care of the scheduling for the short tour we're going to do. We have a number of good gigs coming up this Summer (Asbury Lanes!), we expect to be doing some short mini-excursions into the South, and it looks like the tour will be a x-country thing in the beginning of August. I'll let you know as events unfold, but it's definitely an exciting time for us. Stop by our myspace page which tends to get updated with the gigs sooner than the actual webpage, which tends to be more inane rambling and funny pictures and such. So, to recap:The MeltdownsFriday May 25th 7:30pmLuna Lounge361 Metropolitan Avenue Brooklyn, N.Y. 11211Let's show the Brooklynites and what kind of crazy we've been working on here in New Jersey! Looking forward to seeing you soon,Billy MeltdownP.S. Does anyone want to start a band called The Expensive Haircuts?P.P.S. Adam and I want to do a Daft-Punk esque side project called Four On The Floor.

AS FOR BLACKHOLE:Seriously, you will not get shot at BlackHole. Comedian Donnell Rawlings from The Chappelle Show was shot at after doing a set at Jordan's Fish and SteakHouse in Jersey City. YOU WILL NOT GET SHOT AT BLACKHOLE. I wasn't lying when I said, "BlackHole is the only comedy show in Jersey City you won't get shot at." The next BlackHole is on May 30th. Check my blog, Fear and Dread, Guilt and Shame for things.Thanks!Melissa

Fri June 29th @ Luna Lounge www.lunalounge.com
8pm - Kilsy www.myspace.com/kilsy 9pm - Emergency Party www.myspace.com/americanwatercolormovement

Greetings artists and arts supporters!
Spring is here and new beginnings are in the air for Art House Productions. We are proud to OUR NEW HOME! Hope you can join us for one of these exciting events coming up in May and June 2007.
Keep on creating,
Christine Goodman
Founder/Artistic Director, Art House Productions
All events listed below will be held at:
Art House Productions
1 McWilliams Place, ROOF, Jersey City
(SE Corner of Hamilton Park near Erie/8th St., old St. Francis Bldg)
AHP sends sincere thanks to Exeter Properties for opening their doors to us.

FRIDAY, JUNE 1ST, 8pm-midnight * FREE
JC FRIDAYS
Theatre and music all night long!
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THURSDAY, JUNE 7TH * 8-10pm * $5
THE ART HOUSE
Jersey City's longest running performance series Featuring the area's hottest poets and musicians Taped for television
Season finale event!!
Featuring Slam Champion
and Director of The Cypher Movement
DUJUANA SHARESE
and Musical Guest
GLEN COLEMAN
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SATURDAY, JUNE 24th, 8pm-midnight
ART HOUSE SUMMER BLOWOUT
Our 3rd Annual Blowout featuring the LIVE MUSIC!!
Bands to be announced...check back soon!
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**PLUS**
ACTING FOR BEGINNERS: Discovering Your Voice on Stage 5-week acting course offered this spring by CHRISTINE GOODMAN Founding Artistic Director, Art House Productions Producer, Writer and Professional Actor
ACTING FOR BEGINNERS’ comprehensive approach to actor craft will help you embrace yourself as an actor -- in a safe, supportive environment. This class is for adults who would like to explore the basics of acting and gain tools to help them feel more confident on stage when speaking or performing in public.
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
May 22nd - June 19th, 2007
$200 * FIRST SERIES SPECIAL RATE!
Sign up before May 1st for an additional $10 off!
ALL STUDENTS MUST RESERVE BY MAY 15th, 2007
ACTING FOR BEGINNERS Course includes:
* How to acknowledge the audience -- and then forget them
* Facing the fear and using it to your advantage
* Is it all a lie? Staying truthful on stage
* Making the magic: how to bring a scene to life
For more information, or to reserve space in our acting class, email info@arthouseproductions.org or call (201) 915-9911

"Home is where the ART is"
http://www.arthouseproductions.org/


CATHEDRAL ARTS FESTIVAL 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Festival Organizer, Claire Guerette (201) 294-1872 (cell)jcguerettes@aol.comTickets, Grace Church Parish Office (201) 659-2211Grace Church Van Vorst Announces its

18th Annual Cathedral Arts Festival
Opening Gala: Saturday, May 5th - 7:30 PM to Midnight

Cathedral Arts Festival, Hudson County's largest and longest running festival of performing and visual fine arts, will present is 18th year of programming with several cultural events this May.The festival will kick off with a Champagne Gala reception on Saturday, May 5th from 7:30 pm to Midnight. Highlights of the Gala will include sale of art on exhibit from over 80 New Jersey artists including works in painting, photography, glass, fiber, sculpture and more; live auctions of works including pottery and antique church organ pipes; a silent auction of goods and services; fine food, free flowing champagne, dancing, and live music by talented local performers.The festival continues through May 19th with additional events, all of them free to the public. Key events were developed with the assistance of other local Jersey City arts organizations including Pro Arts, JCity Theatre and Art House Productions.

Friday, May 18Local Filmmakers’ Showcase – 7 pm - FREE

Original, short works by local filmmakers. Curated by Claudia Perry & Zoe HauserAll events take place in Downtown Jersey City at Grace Church Van Vorst, 39 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, 201-659-2211, www.gracevanvorst.org. Our facilities are wheelchair accessible through our 39 Erie St entrance while other guests may enter through the church’s red door around the corner on Second St.Established in 1847, Grace Church Van Vorst is the oldest Episcopal church in Jersey City. The parish has a long history of actively supporting the Hudson County arts community. In addition to the annual Cathedral Arts Festival, Grace Church Van Vorst hosts vital outreach to the Downtown Jersey City community with weekend breakfasts for the hungry, a weekday program for seniors, and art events year round including productions in theater, dance and music.GRACE CHURCH VAN VORST – 39 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302The Reverend Janet Broderick, RectorPhone: (201) 659-2211 / http://www.gracevanvorst.org/_


Hello folks. This email is a correction to some of the show dates mentioned in the last update.
The correct dates are as follows:
GLEN COLEMAN (Friday May 4)
HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE (Saturdays in May: 5, 12, 19, 26)
CHRIS SILK (Three events in May: Fridays May 11, 18, 25)
MARIA RUBIO (Opening reception during the next JC Fridays: June 1)
KARINA & FRIENDS (Saturday: June 2)

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Here's an update on Karina's lineup....
Performers include: Dujuana, Christine Goodman, Beth Bentley, Rico Steele and more to come...

PRESS RELEASE FOR JAZZ SERIES------------------------------------------
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
Lex Leonard
Lex Leonard Gallery
201-893-4970
EXPERIMENTAL JAZZ COMES TO JERSEY CITY!
Jersey City, NJ, May, 2007 - "HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE - Experimental Jazz in Jersey City" is a musical series organized by jazz musician James Keepnews featuring four groups led by noted practitioners of experimental jazz and improvised music to be held every Saturday in May at Lex Leonard Gallery, 143 C. Columbus Dr., Jersey City, NJ from 8pm - 12am. General admission is $10 each night, $7 for students and seniors with valid ID.
Line-up:

-- May 12: Saris - JC resident Harris Eisenstadt on drums: Featuring Sara Schoenbeck on bassoon with special guest Eivind Opsvik on bass.
- May 19: Novela - JC resident Tony Malaby, leader on tenor saxophone, introduces a new band featuring fellow JC residents Nate Wooley on bass and Angelica Sanchez on Wurlitzer piano, along with Kris Davis on Fender Rhodes piano and Jeff Davis on drums.
- May 26: Jason Kao Hwang / EDGE - JC resident Jason Kao Hwang on violin: Featuring Ken Filiano on bass, Andrew Drury on drums and special guest Steve Swell on trombone.
About the scene...
Over the last several years, Jersey City has distinguished itself as an important center for the arts not only locally but globally. Its numerous galleries, arts centers and the support received from local audiences are a testament to a thriving arts scene right across the Hudson River. As a result, more and more artists of every variety are increasingly making Jersey City their home. This is notably true for avant-garde jazz musicians. As the number of spaces within the greater metropolitan area that feature this music has shrunk dramatically in the last few years, musicians increasingly are turning to self-promoted events to keep this vital music alive. James Keepnews is an independent jazz musician and promoter who's organized a platform for cutting edge jazz for four Saturdays in May.
About the promoter...
James Keepnews is a musician, writer and multimedia artist. He has performed with dozens of bands and performing artists over the course of two decades, including Daniel Carter, George Lewis, Holland Hopson, Joe Giardullo, Linda Montano, Damian Catera and many others. Keepnews received his B.A. in English at Hamilton College in 1988 and attended the Interactive Electronic Arts program (iEAR) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, receiving his MFA from there in 1998. He is currently preparing several releases for his his record label, Metaharmonc (http://www.metaharmonic.com). For more information on James and other participants of the series please visit http://www.lexleonardgallery.com

ABOUT Lex Leonard Gallery
Lex Leonard Gallery is a new 1400 sq/ft space located in the heart of Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey, 1 block west of the Grove St. Path Station, minutes away from NYC @ 143 Christopher Columbus Drive at Barrow St.
For more information, please e-mail lex@lexleonardgallery.com or visit http://www.lexleonardgallery.com


CURRENT GALLERY HOURS--------------------
Thursdays and Fridays from 7 - 8:30pm
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Lex Leonard Gallery
143 C.Columbus Drive
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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Support Rolon's Bar.
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@ ROLON'S BAR: 7 Erie St.
WATERBUG FREEFROM THURSDAYS: (Every Thursday)
Yes folks, the Bug's open mic is still tickin after 4 years!
Doors: 10pm
Close: 1:30am
Refreshments avail.
BE OUR FRIEND!
Visit us on http://www.myspace.com/thewaterbughotel
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@ ROLON'S BAR: 7 Erie St.
SUNDAY JAM SESSIONS W/ ROLAND RAMOS: (Every Sunday)
Starting this Sunday at Rolon's basement singer/songwriter Roland Ramos will be conducting jam sessions. PA and drum kit is available on the premises. All are welcomed. Refreshments avail.
Doors: 7:30pm
Close: 11pm
Refreshments avail.
BE OUR FRIEND!
Visit us on http://www.myspace.com/thewaterbughotel
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PS: I'm planning a group trip to The Bonaroo Music Festival. If interested let me know.
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So there you have it folks. Stop by the gallery!
Lex Leonard

Lampost Shows

may 19 - bakin fat, dj johnny astronaut
june 2 - agents of karma
wed, june 6 - buzzuniverse
june 9 - djiboutiband
wed, june 20 - jason c of american watercolor movement
june 23 - if 6 was 9
july 14 - house of leaves and bad touch

ROCKSOUPSTUDIOS- UPDATE:

NEW BEGINNINGS/ANCIENT WISDOM- Group Show at ManaFineArts Gallery
Opens MAY 31st from 6-10pm. Also open for JC Fridays.
This show highlights the work of 12 Artists the RockSoup Arts Collective. The show will feature Paintings, Sculpture, Installations, Graffiti, Mosaic work, Projections and Live Music.
This show will also be the inspiration and kick off to our next event Festa Feniceʼ.

FESTA FENICE- Summer Outdoor Festival- July 14th 10am-10pm
@Power House Arts District
This will be RockSoupʼs grandest Spectacle to date. An all day outdoor Arts& Culture festival in the spirit of the Phoenix ; a mythical bird that symbolized rebirth and renewal.
There will be live music, food and Beer vendors as well as circus performers and live percussion throughout the event. There will also be Artists vendor tables offered to be rented for promotion and sale of artwork.
Availability is limited so email your requests/interest immediately to; Jfathomj@yahoo.com
If youʼd like to volunteer your help with the festival email poro385@yahoo.com
For more information or if youʼd like to support this Festival so that we can do it annually please go to www.Rocksoupstudios.com

No More Project 001 Gallery??!
Well folks we always knew we couldnʼt have it forever and the time came to let go of our beloved Project 001 Gallery. The space was lent to us while vacant and waiting for a restauranteer to rent the space. We have held many exciting events there and am so grateful for having had a gallery for nearly a year to express our ideas and meet so many of you. RockSoup will still be using 001 Gallery for Special events but will no longer continue its bi weekly programming or hold regular gallery hours. This will allow us to focus more on our giant show at MFA and the Festafeniceʼ.

ROCKSOUP INCORPORATES?
Itʼs hard to believe that RockSoup is just under a year old , but itʼs true. RockSoup held itʼd first meeting on June 21st 2006. Some two months later we were working with Design Grace and NEW magazine on JCʼs first Creative Guide and then a month after that had our own gallery space. Now RockSoup has taken itself a step further and is in the process of incorporating so we can take advantage of all the wonderful things that go along with being legit. If there are any.
We have many exciting projects planned so if your interested in becoming a part of RockSoupStudios send us a request on our myspace or respond to this email.

**STUDIOS for Rent in RockSoupStudios LOFT SPACE
RockSoup has the great fortune of having itʼs own amazing Loft space to continue working on majore peieces of artwork as well as hold events. Our Loft space at 660 Grand street is 5000 sq ft. Boasts 18ft ceilings, a 2500 sq ft rooftop with view of NYC skyline and with individual studios within the space. We have a DJ boothe, a treehouse, punching bag, climbing rope, and a wood shop in construction.
Spaces range from: Storage and use of $250 per month. Available from 10am-10pm
Private Studios $400-700 per month plus utilities
Studios are available as soon as June 1st and are very selective. Must be working artist with a steady income as well as other criteria. If your interested in joing RS and sharing our great space email John Fathom at Jfathomj@yahoo.com

05/26/2007 10:00 PM - Disaster Us, The Subway Surfers @ Iron Monkey [Edit] [Cancel] 97 Greene St Jersey City, New Jersey US Cost:free Description:Disaster Us-12am Subway Surfers-11pm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------06/15/2007 08:00 PM - Rockabilly night w/Tombstone Brawlers & The Ogbanje @ Iron Monkey [Edit] [Cancel] 97 Greene St Jersey City, New Jersey US Cost:N/A Description:It's a Horrorbilly mad house with two of NJ's best mutant rockers: Tombstone Brawlers and The Ogbanje Plus Horror Movies on the Iron Monkey big screen and lotsa Kustom Kulture SHIT!!!
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the Subwway Surfers GIG! June 29th Otto's Shrunken Head Otto's Shrunken Head 538 E 14th St New York, NY 10009-3347 Cross Street: Between Avenue A and Avenue B Directions: L at 1st Ave Subway Surfers make their triumphant return to Otto's after their killer Halloween show w/The Dark Marbles & Trash Mavericks -------------------------------------- Like 80s Punk & New Wave? Check out Fuzzco's Podcast: http://zerohour.podomatic.com/ "Subway Surfers are the kind of band Friday nights were made for."-Robin Eisgrau, JC Downtown magazine"Rock n' roll is supposed to be fun. The Subway Surfers are fun. They get it."-Bill Kelly, The Teenage Wasteland, WFMU-FM"Sounds like some great 45 lost since 1977."-Lindsay Hutton, The Next Big Thing"If people don't go see you guys play...they're #!$%*& stupid."-Jennifer Loveless, Musicologist & Rock Chickhttp://www.subwaysurfers.com/F.B.C./K.A.R. !!!

Spring greetings!You are invited to perform spoken word, poetry, voice or music, bring your own small amp and mike if needed. During 12 pm - 6:30 pm Friday June 1st, 2007, in the Caucus Room, City Hall, 280 Grove Street - Second floor, Jersey City, NJ. The Caucus Room is a large board room about 20 x 40 feet being used for art gallery space. My TREE show is the second in a series in praise of trees in all their manifestations. Trees as glorious elements of nature, as shelter, nurture, medicine, as symbols, as elements of our community, part of our history, parts of our imaginations, our inner expressions of love, and more ... in fact anything that inspires you, whether related to trees or not, is welcome. Another celebration of nature and life. Please respond as soon as possible with your preferred performance time 12 pm - 6:30 pm, Friday, June 1st.Happy spring!

Hay tony.....
just so ya know.... !NP! + WJ and THE SWEET SACRIFICE + STUYVESANT rock CLASH BAR in CLIFTON on JUNE 8th.... maybe see ya thursday? i've been lifting some serious trees, so i may or may not make it....
cheers,
t









Thursday, May 10, 2007

Who ever made this calender must have missed a day


In the 58 world: This Friday we have Dylan Egon's Faith and Fate , with JC's The Black Hollies performing a special set at 10 pm sharp. Wine and Cheese at 7 pm . Next Saturday is an all ages Matinee Locals; Straight Jacket Mind, Youth Agianst Nature, and Olde Ghost are joined by Philly's Retard Strength and Bayone's

This month is going to be Big at the Lex Leonard Gallery; with each Saturday dedicated to experiment Jazz on Saturday and each Friday organized by Artist Christopher Silk. Things start at 7:30 pm too much to report check his website and below for more for more.

This Friday is also the debut match for the JC's Bridge and Pummel Roller Derby Girls. I hope one of them brings me back the head of Kelly Cut Throat .

The Reservior is looking for Volunteers to help with events We're looking for Volunteers each Saturday from May 12th through October 27th. Hours will be from 10am-2pm and 2pm-6pm. Please email jcreservoir@gmail.com if interested--

Masha's cat had cats want some ? http://www.flickr.com/photos/61503555@N00/471313840/

Wednesday -yesterday for those who live in the past

DJ Chuck Daly @ Lucky 7’s 9 pm to 1 am $1 PBR’s


Thursday

DJ Chuck D @ the Lamp Post 10 pm

Kilsy and The Plastiq Passion Band @ The Iron Monkey Free 10 pm ...It's Dan's Birthday as well.

Free Form Thursdaze at the Waterbug Underground. 11:00 pm. $3 admission. $2 Yeungling all night long. Poetry, comedy, hip hop, and folk. 11:00 - 12:00 best featured performers in Jersey City, 12:00-1:30 open mic. #7 Eerie Street in the basement of Rolon s Keyhole Bar. http://www.thewaterbughotel.com/

Friday

DJ William McCamie @ @ 13 BAR LOUNGE NYC TIME 6:00PM TO 10:00PM 35 EAST 13TH STREET @ UNIVERSITY PLACE http://www.bar13.com/

Faith and Fate : New Works by Dylan Egon @ 58 7 pm to 11pm (plus?) 9:47 pm performance by The Black Hollies FREE

Garden State Rollergirls " Northern Nightmares vs. JC Bridge and Pummel 8 pm Branch Brook Park Newark www.gardenstaterollergirls.com Tickets and info on Website. Victory Party @ Lucky 7's afterwards.

Art House warming Party FREE 8 pm to midnight . Live Musc by 9 pm Rolando Ramos and a Performace of Brazilian Marcial Arts. Benefit for St. Lucy's Shelter (bring a canned food or non-perishables please) $7 or $5 with food donation




Eclectic Bassoon Weekend @ The Lex Leonard Gallery Artwork by Christopher Silk - Next week Music by James (Bi-Polar) Max ( Water under Water) & Tree (The Outside) FREE 8 pm to mindnight .



The Freeloadin Brett Wilson Art Opening @ Residue Gallery Featuring works by multiple artists FREE 8 pm to 10 pm

The Good the Bad and the Ugly @ Loews Theatre 8 pm

@ The Corkscrew 9 pm (check links for dj schedule)

The Readyset and Slow Learner @ The Iron Monkey FREE 10 pm

Ladies Night @ Lamp Post with DJ Johny Astronaut
DJ Rhod 9 pm@ The White Star Bar

Rubulad Party 10 pm (email me for details and get a gorrilla suit)

Saturday

Grace Van Vorst Church Breakfast Plus program email office@gracevanvorst.org . to volunteer

Di in the morning @ The Lamp Post 11am to 6pm – Scrabble and other nerdy stuff with the delight of Bloody Mary’s and Egg Sandwiches

The Seventh Samurai @ Loews Theater 2 pm , The Magnifican Seven 8 pm

Volunteer Clean up of The Reservior 10 am (check the link--)

HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE: EXPERIMENTAL JAZZ SERIES @ Lex Leonard Gallery $10 (senior/student discount) 8 pm

Grace Church : Evening of Poetry – 7 pm – FREEPoetry and Spoken Word by local poets.Presented by Candy Ellison with assistance from Art House Productions – Christine Goodman, Director

JONATHAN LeVINE GALLERY PRESENTS... VITCHE EquilibriumGallery IAJ Fosik At The Edge of Town Gallery II Matt Haber & Andy Kehoe Trouble, Pass Me By A two person exhibition in the Project Room Opening Reception: Saturday, May 12, 7pm - 9pm

Closing Party for 99 cents art exhibition @ Victory Hall
Brand New Performance of "Crowded Action", the dance improvisation by SHUA Group Dance , at With original music by Stephen Cooper. FREE and open to the public!

Killer House Party at Billy's (the Meltdows) place in Ironbound Yo, my new roommates (Jackie Rolph and Dough Philips) and I are having a medium - ridiculous sized jammer this Saturday night. You are quite invited, and you are welcome to roll deep. 215 McWhorter St Apt 1Newark, NJ 07105 The PATH train to Newark Penn gets you within good walking distance of my place. 973 902 7260 yes of COURSE you can bring beer. Snacks are good, too

Miss Ohio @ the Lamp Post FREE 10 pm

Gumbo Night @ Rock Soup Studio's Project 001 : 8 to 11 Free Form Express Open Mike Hosted by Mr. Taps; 11 to end DJ Funkie Junkie's Dance Party and Freak Show

Sunday - Mother's Day - Get High (tea) with Mom

Grace Van Vorst Church Breakfast Plus program email office@gracevanvorst.org . to volunteer
Amanda's Super Sized Apartment Sale 'Everything Must Go" on 5th between Monmouth and Brunswick. Kitchen items, appliances, clothes, costumes, books, hundreds of CDs, pillows, lamps, tables, bedclothes, beautiful furniture: leather couch, solid cherry bookcases, solid oak corner entertainment center, microwave, shoes, fabrics, art supplies, original artwork, everything must go and fast!! Make me an offer!!

Mother's Day : High Tea @ Janam Tea Shop
Sunday, May 13th: 3 sessions RESERVATION ONLY::
$30/pp. Not sure how to please Mom this Mother's Day? Consider enjoying a High Tea at Janam Tea Shop! We're going to have 4 sessions, 10am-12pm, 1-3pm, 4-6pm and 7-9pm with a maximum of 4 people at each of our 3 tables. High Tea was originally for the working classes who enjoyed savories with their tea, as dinner. In more recent times, it has come to mean an elegant, formal tea complete with sweets, savories and all the delightful Darjeeling one might like-and that's exactly what we have in store for you! Although proper tea dress is not mandatory (every Mom is a Queen to us!), reservations are!! Count on us to give you, and your Mum, the Royal treatment! The shop is closed to the public this day.

(postponed in honor of Mom) Volleyball @ "Pennisula Park" @ 155 Washington Street. We set up at 1 pm

Rebeca Vallejo Project : Sounds of Brazil at Bar Majestic FROM 8 – 10. http://www.rvproject.info/

Monday

Open Mic Nights at The Corkscrew

Tuesday

The Return of DJ Dancing Tony @ The Lamp Post

DJ Nuygen - spinning AfroBeat @ Bar Majestic FREE 8 pm with Movies

The Assention of Tim, the Bartender @ Lucky 7’s - Check their link for Acoustic Acts

Wednesday

DJ Chuck Daly @ Lucky 7’s 9 pm to 1 am $1 PBR’s

Jason of AWM @ The Lamp Post FREE 10 pm

Virtual Penthouse Party on Quiet City: Radio in Hi-Fi! It all happens online at Luxuriamusic.com, 9pm - midnight.


Thursday


Jupiter one's "A Friend of Tony's is a Friend of Ours Night"
@ Mercury Lounge (217 E. Houston st. @ Ave. A)
9:30pm FREE tickets e-mail us at JupiterOneMusic@gmail.com and reference "Tony's Blog"...we'll put them plus 1 guest on the guest list for FREE!


DJ Chuck D @ the Lamp Post 10 pm



Free Form Thursdaze at the Waterbug Underground. 11:00 pm. $3 admission. $2 Yeungling all night long. Poetry, comedy, hip hop, and folk. 11:00 - 12:00 best featured performers in Jersey City, 12:00-1:30 open mic. #7 Eerie Street in the basement of Rolon s Keyhole Bar. http://www.thewaterbughotel.com/



↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ Look out for Below ↓↓↓↓↓↓

May 18th The Special Moves @ The Iron Monkey FREE 10 pm

May 19th Tony's 20th High School Reunion
My 19th SAT MAT @ 58 w/ Straight Jackey Minds, Olde Ghost, Youth Against Nature, Retard Strength

May 25th Lismore @ the Iron Monkey w/ tba

June 1st JC Friday
June 8th Lismore Tour Kick-off Party at the Cake shop


June 9th American Watercolor Movement @ Newark Art Festival

June 29th Kilsy, Emergency Party, Sounds of Greg D, American Watercolor Movement @ Luna Lounge (Williamsburg)

Love tony

JC Department of Love and Leisure

h. 201-fbi-auto
w. 973-783-7670

I'm having a gig with Kilsy
http://www.blogger.com/www.myspace.com/kilsy
At the Iron Monkey
http://www.blogger.com/www.myspace.com/the_ironmonkey
Tomorrow Thurs May 10th at 10pm
Also my Birthday
1 block from the exchange place path in Jersey City
97 Greene Street Jersey City, NJ
Make it out.
if you can, It would be great to see you.
Dan


THIS WEEKEND @ LEX LEONARD GALLERY
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Friday May 11
ECLECTIC WORK BY CHRIS SILK
"I'll be showing a ton of eclectic paintings. Many are very textural and abstract. A few are pseudo-erotic and a number of them are representational. I'll also have an interactive video projection that will be effected by both the crowd and the music. Some of the music will be provided by James and Max doing some acoustic jammin. Johnny astronaut will be providing some abstract beats. And I'm hoping to get Tree and her drummer to play a lil jammin twangy singing." - CS
(2 more events: May 18 & 25)
8pm - 12am
Refreshments
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Saturday May 12
HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE: EXPERIMENTAL JAZZ SERIES
Day 2: Featuring - SARIS with JC resident Harris Eisenstadt on drums: Featuring Sara Schoenbeck on bassoon with special guest Eivind Opsvik on bass.
General admission is $10 each night, $7 for students and seniors with valid ID.
Doors:8pm
Refreshments
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GALLERY HOURS: Thursdays and Fridays (7-8:30pm)
LEX LEONARD GALLERY
143 Christopher Columbus Drive
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Pictures from last weekend:
http://www.lexleonardgallery.com/
_____________________________
"And its whispered that soon
If we all call the tune
Then the piper will lead us to reason..."
-LZ

East Meets West(ern) -- RARE Back-To-Back Screenings of Seven Samurai& The Magnificent SevenAnd Western Meets Spaghetti -- Sergio Leone's Genre Re-Defining TheGood, the Bad and the UglyMay 11 & 12The gunslinger of the Old West is an irresistible figure in thehistory and imagination of the United States. It's ironic that formuch of the last fifty years, the way this seminal American characterhas been depicted in movies has been heavily influenced by themythology of a Japanese icon – the Samurai. And the Western itself –arguably the ultimate American movie form – was largely re-imagined byan Italian director. On May 11 & 12, the Landmark Loew's will screenthree of the greatest films that gave rise to this curious phenomenon:The Good, the Bad & the Ugly – Friday, May 11 at 8PMSeven Samurai – Saturday, May 12 at 2PM. This film Seven Samurai willbe introduced by Mitsuhiro Yoshimoto, author of "Kurosawa: FilmStudies & Japanese Cinema".As a bonus, there will be demonstrations of Iadio, a formal Japanesemartial art, and of Shodou, or Japanese calligraphy, in the lobby ofthe Loew's. Additionally, there will be a live performance ofShakuhachi, a traditional Japanese flute, before the screening ofSeven Samurai and at intermission.Seven Samurai will be screened at the Loew's in a newly restored printwith newly translated subtitles from Janus Films.The Magnificent Seven – Saturday, May 12 at 8:30PMLocal film expert Charles Stanton will give a talk and take audienceQ&A about The Magnificent Seven after its screening.Each screening is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors & children 12 yearsold and younger. Combo discounts for two or more screenings areavailable.Half-price off-street parking is available in Square Ramp Garageadjoining the Loew's. Patrons present a coupon to garage attendantwhen they leave. Coupon is available at our box office.For directions or more information, call (201) 798-6055 or visitwww.loewsjersey.org.



Yo,Party at the new place in the Ironbound! Sorry for the mass e-mail, but I've figured out about putting everyone's address as BCC. So hopefully we're cool. Anyway, my new roommates (Jackie Rolph and Dough Philips) and I are having a medium - ridiculous sized jammer this Saturday night. You are quite invited, and you are welcome to roll deep. Sorry about the late notice, I've been pretty busy these days. 215 McWhorter St Apt 1Newark, NJ 07105The PATH train to Newark Penn gets you within good walking distance of my place. Give me a ring if you'd like some directions.973 902 7260Before anyone asks - yes of COURSE you can bring beer. We're going to get a lot of it, but more always helps. Snacks are good, too. I'm gonna see if I can actually put out some healthy eats. Bring anything you like. Feel free to forward this around, I don't have everyone's e-mail address, but if you think there's someone who should be going that I might have forgotten, by all means spread the word.The word is love. Thus spoke The Lord.Billy



MAY IS *HIGH TEA* MONTH
Sunday, May 13th: 3 sessions RESERVATION ONLY::
$30/pp.
Not sure how to please Mom this Mother's Day? Consider enjoying a High Tea at Janam Tea Shop! We're going to have 4 sessions, 10am-12pm, 1-3pm, 4-6pm and 7-9pm with a maximum of 4 people at each of our 3 tables. High Tea was originally for the working classes who enjoyed savories with their tea, as dinner. In more recent times, it has come to mean an elegant, formal tea complete with sweets, savories and all the delightful Darjeeling one might like-and that's exactly what we have in store for you! Although proper tea dress is not mandatory (every Mom is a Queen to us!), reservations are!! Count on us to give you, and your Mum, the Royal treatment! The shop is closed to the public this day.



Hey Tony:Saturday May 12 at 8 PM is the next performance of "Crowded Action", the dance improvisation by SHUA Group Dance , at Victory Hall, 186 Grand at Marin Boulevard, during the Closing Party for the "99 Cents" art exhibition. The dance performance has been changed! It will be a different show! With original music by Stephen Cooper. FREE and open to the public! And we got a great review in the Star-Ledger:http://www.nj.com/theater/ledger/index.ssf?/base/entertainment-1/117790730715530.xml&coll=1Please list this event under the Saturday entry on your blog!Thanx, Oh King of Jersey City !!!Jim




It's time for another virtual Penthouse Party on Quiet City: Radio in Hi-Fi! It all happens online at Luxuriamusic.com, Wednesday, May 16th, 9pm - midnight.
We'll be celebrating keyboard music, so we're going monochrome. Expect to see your favorite Model Squad regulars in various permutations of Op-Art fashion. It'll be just like watching an old black and white TV!!
Music by DJs Jack Fetterman, Peter Principle, Irwin Chusid and Brother Cleve! Creamy Stevens on the go-go stage!
So pour yourself a Black & White scotch, sit back in front of the computer and enjoy the hijinks!
Ciao darlings,
Kathleen
World of Style Vintage
"Timeless Trends From The Past"172 Newark AvenueJersey City, NJ 07302Tues.-Sat., Noon-8pm(201) 324-2992http://www.worldofstylevintage.com/




Our next show at Mercury Lounge this Thursday is a big one for us...would you mind working your magic?
I've attached a flyer...We're calling it "A Friend of Tony's is a Friend of Ours Night"
Let them know that if they e-mail us at JupiterOneMusic@gmail.com and reference "Tony's Blog"...we'll put them plus 1 guest on the guest list for FREE!
Jupiter One
Thursday, May 17th
Mercury Lounge
(217 E. Houston st. @ Ave. A)
9:30pm
thanks!


Hey everyone,Our new band, The Special Moves, is playing our first show in Jersey City at the Iron Monkey next Friday, the 18th at 10pm. all other info is on our myspace page...www.myspace.com/thespecialmovesbandBecause we've JUST decided on a name, we're currently listed as "the off world colonies" on the Iron Monkey & Jersey City shows page. Sorry for the confusion! And hopefully I'll get my act together soon. Hope to see at least one of you there.ck

Greetings artists and arts supporters!
Spring is here and new beginnings are in the air for Art House Productions. We are proud to OUR NEW HOME! Hope you can join us for one of these exciting events coming up in May and June 2007.
Keep on creating,
Christine Goodman
Founder/Artistic Director, Art House Productions
All events listed below will be held at:
Art House Productions
1 McWilliams Place, ROOF, Jersey City
(SE Corner of Hamilton Park near Erie/8th St., old St. Francis Bldg)
AHP sends sincere thanks to Exeter Properties for opening their doors to us.

FRIDAY, MAY 11TH, 8pm-midnight * $7
($5 with canned good for St. Lucy’s Shelter)
(ART) HOUSE WARMING!
Featuring music by the talented Roland Ramos (9pm) and a special performance by AU Capoeira (10pm)
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FRIDAY, JUNE 1ST, 8pm-midnight * FREE
JC FRIDAYS
Theatre and music all night long!
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THURSDAY, JUNE 7TH * 8-10pm * $5
THE ART HOUSE
Jersey City's longest running performance series Featuring the area's hottest poets and musicians Taped for television
Season finale event!!
Featuring Slam Champion
and Director of The Cypher Movement
DUJUANA SHARESE
and Musical Guest
GLEN COLEMAN
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SATURDAY, JUNE 24th, 8pm-midnight
ART HOUSE SUMMER BLOWOUT
Our 3rd Annual Blowout featuring the LIVE MUSIC!!
Bands to be announced...check back soon!
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**PLUS**
ACTING FOR BEGINNERS: Discovering Your Voice on Stage 5-week acting course offered this spring by CHRISTINE GOODMAN Founding Artistic Director, Art House Productions Producer, Writer and Professional Actor
ACTING FOR BEGINNERS’ comprehensive approach to actor craft will help you embrace yourself as an actor -- in a safe, supportive environment. This class is for adults who would like to explore the basics of acting and gain tools to help them feel more confident on stage when speaking or performing in public.
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
May 22nd - June 19th, 2007
$200 * FIRST SERIES SPECIAL RATE!
Sign up before May 1st for an additional $10 off!
ALL STUDENTS MUST RESERVE BY MAY 15th, 2007
ACTING FOR BEGINNERS Course includes:
* How to acknowledge the audience -- and then forget them
* Facing the fear and using it to your advantage
* Is it all a lie? Staying truthful on stage
* Making the magic: how to bring a scene to life
For more information, or to reserve space in our acting class, email info@arthouseproductions.org or call (201) 915-9911

"Home is where the ART is"
http://www.arthouseproductions.org/


CATHEDRAL ARTS FESTIVAL 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Festival Organizer, Claire Guerette (201) 294-1872 (cell)jcguerettes@aol.comTickets, Grace Church Parish Office (201) 659-2211Grace Church Van Vorst Announces its

18th Annual Cathedral Arts Festival
Opening Gala: Saturday, May 5th - 7:30 PM to Midnight

Cathedral Arts Festival, Hudson County's largest and longest running festival of performing and visual fine arts, will present is 18th year of programming with several cultural events this May.The festival will kick off with a Champagne Gala reception on Saturday, May 5th from 7:30 pm to Midnight. Highlights of the Gala will include sale of art on exhibit from over 80 New Jersey artists including works in painting, photography, glass, fiber, sculpture and more; live auctions of works including pottery and antique church organ pipes; a silent auction of goods and services; fine food, free flowing champagne, dancing, and live music by talented local performers.The festival continues through May 19th with additional events, all of them free to the public. Key events were developed with the assistance of other local Jersey City arts organizations including Pro Arts, JCity Theatre and Art House Productions.

April 30-May 19Fine Arts Exhibit – MWF 11am-1pm, Sun 10am-4pmMonday,
April 30Artists’ Preview Evening – 7:30 pmSaturday,
May 5Champagne Gala – 7:30 pm-MidnightTickets: $40 in adv, $50 at the door, $25 seniors
Sunday, May 6Performing Arts Showcase – 1 pm – 5 pm – FREE
Featuring performances by local Jersey City singer/songwriters, musicians, storytellers, actors and percussionists. Entertainment in every flavor is guaranteed.

Saturday, May 12An Evening of Poetry – 7 pm – FREEPoetry and Spoken Word by local poets.Presented by Candy Ellison with assistance from Art House Productions – Christine Goodman, Director

Friday, May 18Local Filmmakers’ Showcase – 7 pm - FREE

Original, short works by local filmmakers. Curated by Claudia Perry & Zoe HauserAll events take place in Downtown Jersey City at Grace Church Van Vorst, 39 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, 201-659-2211, www.gracevanvorst.org. Our facilities are wheelchair accessible through our 39 Erie St entrance while other guests may enter through the church’s red door around the corner on Second St.Established in 1847, Grace Church Van Vorst is the oldest Episcopal church in Jersey City. The parish has a long history of actively supporting the Hudson County arts community. In addition to the annual Cathedral Arts Festival, Grace Church Van Vorst hosts vital outreach to the Downtown Jersey City community with weekend breakfasts for the hungry, a weekday program for seniors, and art events year round including productions in theater, dance and music.GRACE CHURCH VAN VORST – 39 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302The Reverend Janet Broderick, RectorPhone: (201) 659-2211 / http://www.gracevanvorst.org/_


Hello folks. This email is a correction to some of the show dates mentioned in the last update.
The correct dates are as follows:
GLEN COLEMAN (Friday May 4)
HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE (Saturdays in May: 5, 12, 19, 26)
CHRIS SILK (Three events in May: Fridays May 11, 18, 25)
MARIA RUBIO (Opening reception during the next JC Fridays: June 1)
KARINA & FRIENDS (Saturday: June 2)

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Here's an update on Karina's lineup....
Performers include: Dujuana, Christine Goodman, Beth Bentley, Rico Steele and more to come...

PRESS RELEASE FOR JAZZ SERIES------------------------------------------
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
Lex Leonard
Lex Leonard Gallery
201-893-4970
EXPERIMENTAL JAZZ COMES TO JERSEY CITY!
Jersey City, NJ, May, 2007 - "HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE - Experimental Jazz in Jersey City" is a musical series organized by jazz musician James Keepnews featuring four groups led by noted practitioners of experimental jazz and improvised music to be held every Saturday in May at Lex Leonard Gallery, 143 C. Columbus Dr., Jersey City, NJ from 8pm - 12am. General admission is $10 each night, $7 for students and seniors with valid ID.
Line-up:

-- May 12: Saris - JC resident Harris Eisenstadt on drums: Featuring Sara Schoenbeck on bassoon with special guest Eivind Opsvik on bass.
- May 19: Novela - JC resident Tony Malaby, leader on tenor saxophone, introduces a new band featuring fellow JC residents Nate Wooley on bass and Angelica Sanchez on Wurlitzer piano, along with Kris Davis on Fender Rhodes piano and Jeff Davis on drums.
- May 26: Jason Kao Hwang / EDGE - JC resident Jason Kao Hwang on violin: Featuring Ken Filiano on bass, Andrew Drury on drums and special guest Steve Swell on trombone.
About the scene...
Over the last several years, Jersey City has distinguished itself as an important center for the arts not only locally but globally. Its numerous galleries, arts centers and the support received from local audiences are a testament to a thriving arts scene right across the Hudson River. As a result, more and more artists of every variety are increasingly making Jersey City their home. This is notably true for avant-garde jazz musicians. As the number of spaces within the greater metropolitan area that feature this music has shrunk dramatically in the last few years, musicians increasingly are turning to self-promoted events to keep this vital music alive. James Keepnews is an independent jazz musician and promoter who's organized a platform for cutting edge jazz for four Saturdays in May.
About the promoter...
James Keepnews is a musician, writer and multimedia artist. He has performed with dozens of bands and performing artists over the course of two decades, including Daniel Carter, George Lewis, Holland Hopson, Joe Giardullo, Linda Montano, Damian Catera and many others. Keepnews received his B.A. in English at Hamilton College in 1988 and attended the Interactive Electronic Arts program (iEAR) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, receiving his MFA from there in 1998. He is currently preparing several releases for his his record label, Metaharmonc (http://www.metaharmonic.com). For more information on James and other participants of the series please visit http://www.lexleonardgallery.com

ABOUT Lex Leonard Gallery
Lex Leonard Gallery is a new 1400 sq/ft space located in the heart of Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey, 1 block west of the Grove St. Path Station, minutes away from NYC @ 143 Christopher Columbus Drive at Barrow St.
For more information, please e-mail lex@lexleonardgallery.com or visit http://www.lexleonardgallery.com


CURRENT GALLERY HOURS--------------------
Thursdays and Fridays from 7 - 8:30pm
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Lex Leonard Gallery
143 C.Columbus Drive
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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Support Rolon's Bar.
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@ ROLON'S BAR: 7 Erie St.
WATERBUG FREEFROM THURSDAYS: (Every Thursday)
Yes folks, the Bug's open mic is still tickin after 4 years!
Doors: 10pm
Close: 1:30am
Refreshments avail.
BE OUR FRIEND!
Visit us on http://www.myspace.com/thewaterbughotel
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@ ROLON'S BAR: 7 Erie St.
SUNDAY JAM SESSIONS W/ ROLAND RAMOS: (Every Sunday)
Starting this Sunday at Rolon's basement singer/songwriter Roland Ramos will be conducting jam sessions. PA and drum kit is available on the premises. All are welcomed. Refreshments avail.
Doors: 7:30pm
Close: 11pm
Refreshments avail.
BE OUR FRIEND!
Visit us on http://www.myspace.com/thewaterbughotel
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PS: I'm planning a group trip to The Bonaroo Music Festival. If interested let me know.
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So there you have it folks. Stop by the gallery!
Lex Leonard

05/11/2007 10:00 PM - The Readyset & Slow Learner @ Iron Monkey [Edit] [Cancel] 97 Greene St Jersey City, New Jersey US Cost:free Description:The Readyset- NYC power pop Slow Learner-JC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------05/18/2007 10:00 PM - The Demands & The Off World Colonies @ Iron Monkey [Edit] [Cancel] 97 Greene St Jersey City, New Jersey US Cost:free Description:Demands-12am Off World Colonies-11pm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------05/19/2007 03:00 PM - All ages Matinee: Straight Jacket Mind, Youth Against Nature, Olde Ghost @58 [Edit] [Cancel] 58 Coles St Jersey City, New Jersey US Cost:N/A Description:ALL AGES Matinee at 58! Start time and lineup order TBA.. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------05/26/2007 10:00 PM - Disaster Us, The Subway Surfers @ Iron Monkey [Edit] [Cancel] 97 Greene St Jersey City, New Jersey US Cost:free Description:Disaster Us-12am Subway Surfers-11pm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------06/15/2007 08:00 PM - Rockabilly night w/Tombstone Brawlers & The Ogbanje @ Iron Monkey [Edit] [Cancel] 97 Greene St Jersey City, New Jersey US Cost:N/A Description:It's a Horrorbilly mad house with two of NJ's best mutant rockers: Tombstone Brawlers and The Ogbanje Plus Horror Movies on the Iron Monkey big screen and lotsa Kustom Kulture SHIT!!!
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the Subwway Surfers GIG! June 29th Otto's Shrunken Head Otto's Shrunken Head 538 E 14th St New York, NY 10009-3347 Cross Street: Between Avenue A and Avenue B Directions: L at 1st Ave Subway Surfers make their triumphant return to Otto's after their killer Halloween show w/The Dark Marbles & Trash Mavericks -------------------------------------- Like 80s Punk & New Wave? Check out Fuzzco's Podcast: http://zerohour.podomatic.com/ "Subway Surfers are the kind of band Friday nights were made for."-Robin Eisgrau, JC Downtown magazine"Rock n' roll is supposed to be fun. The Subway Surfers are fun. They get it."-Bill Kelly, The Teenage Wasteland, WFMU-FM"Sounds like some great 45 lost since 1977."-Lindsay Hutton, The Next Big Thing"If people don't go see you guys play...they're #!$%*& stupid."-Jennifer Loveless, Musicologist & Rock Chickhttp://www.subwaysurfers.com/F.B.C./K.A.R. !!!

Spring greetings!You are invited to perform spoken word, poetry, voice or music, bring your own small amp and mike if needed. During 12 pm - 6:30 pm Friday June 1st, 2007, in the Caucus Room, City Hall, 280 Grove Street - Second floor, Jersey City, NJ. The Caucus Room is a large board room about 20 x 40 feet being used for art gallery space. My TREE show is the second in a series in praise of trees in all their manifestations. Trees as glorious elements of nature, as shelter, nurture, medicine, as symbols, as elements of our community, part of our history, parts of our imaginations, our inner expressions of love, and more ... in fact anything that inspires you, whether related to trees or not, is welcome. Another celebration of nature and life. Please respond as soon as possible with your preferred performance time 12 pm - 6:30 pm, Friday, June 1st.Happy spring!

Hay tony.....
just so ya know.... !NP! + WJ and THE SWEET SACRIFICE + STUYVESANT rock CLASH BAR in CLIFTON on JUNE 8th.... maybe see ya thursday? i've been lifting some serious trees, so i may or may not make it....
cheers,
t