See you this Tuesday ?

Wow. really not bad for a Tuesday.

WJ and The Sweet Sacrifice are stripping down and playing their soon to be released Hudson City Summer in it's entirety at Lucky 7's. Show starts at 9 pm and some customized pre-released copies will be available. If Hudson County, or maybe your stock portfolio is bringing you down check out Babyhole at the Lamp Post tonight. She's importing some high end talent to tickle your tushes, that's slang for ass. There's no band this week. but check out the sketch troupe Jerk Practice. (video below) plus videos by musical comedians, Jessica Delfino and Ben Lerman

On the Hoboken side of the border, Street Justice is spinning at DC's Tavern tonight. She will wax you down with the her vinyl collection. DC's at 505 8th Street . Just down the block, Autumn and Erika are bartending at McMahon's on 11th and Willow. Autumn told me that she is entertainment enough to be listed on the blog. You can make the call or she'll by you a round.

See more funny videos at Funny or Die

The Rockit Docket is on Strike (and Spares)

Here's the deal for tonight. If you are sticking in JC Don't forget that Any Day Parade plays the Lamp Post tonight. Or If you are going a little further South, you can catch Greg D playing with the Lunar Ensemble at the Black Lodge in Philly.

Tomorrow Night, catch my room mate DJ Bill at Lucky7's. His birthday is on the 30th, but surely you can wish him an early happy birthday this Sunday Night.

Alright back to tonight

You are cordially invited to Big Daddy Feelin' Fine Jonathan LeVine & Tony "Vito Guido" Susco's 40th Birthday Bash. 40 is the new 30. Help Jonathan & Tony stay on the young side of the hill. Booze, bowling, food, music and women. Doesn't get much better than that. Here's the evite
http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/YKWLVKHXPJEEQBGYPFXW/40th

FREE Bowling all night. Open Bar 9-11. Burlesque Show @ 11pm.DJ Appetite on the wheels of steel. Food for veggie and/or meat lovers.www.asburylanes.com. In case you get lost the Lanes phone: (732) 776-

For Overnight Accommodations:

Albatross B&B (for those with a car/15-20 min. walk to Lanes)(732) 775-2085 - contact Marci & mention Jonathanwww.albatrosshotel.net

Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel(732) 776-6700www.berkeleyhotelnj.com
Empress Hotel(732) 774-0100www.asburyempress.com
Mikell's Big House B&B(888) 869-0988www.mikellsbighouse.com H

ow do I get there?Train* TO the Party:6:00pm from NY Penn Station (NJCL), transfer at Long Branch, arrive Asbury Park Station 7:50pmTrain* FROM the Party:Sat 9/27 - 11:59pm** from Asbury Park (NJCLL), transfer at Long Branch, arrive NY Penn Station 2:00amSun 9/28 - 11:50am from Asbury Park (NJCLL), transfer at Long Branch, arrive NY Penn Station 1:40pmSun 9/28 - 1:50pm from Asbury Park (NJCLL), transfer at Long Branch, arrive NY Penn Station 3:40pmSun 9/28 - 3:50pm from Asbury Park (NJCLL), transfer at Long Branch, arrive NY Penn Station 5:40pm*For more train schedules visit www.njtransit.com**LAST train out Saturday night!By Car:(From Manhattan) I-95 S to Exit 11 Garden State Pkwy S. Exit 105 for State Hwy 36 toward Eatontown/State Hwy 35/Long Branch. Slight right onto Rt 35. Left at Sunset Ave. Right at Bond St. Left at 4th Ave.For more information contact kendal@jonathanlevinegallery.com

a Beef and Butter Diet

We are really rounding out the last Groove on Groves with this week's band. Beef and Butter. Based on their myspace page, I am expecting a Cani-bus of influences to roll up with these guys. Luckily, Mother Nature sent her approval and the sun will shine down upon them. Don't get shanked. More music follows at the Lamp Post tonight with Street Justice and her guest DJs.

Thursday, and every Thursday, spoken word is back at the Grass Roots Arts Space (143 Columbus) . Things start at 8 pm. Carla's debuting a new episode of the Groovy ness. You can also get a good working view of Jersey City by following Eric Brown's Purple Bike from Yahoo. The bike takes pictures every minute in motion and records his location via GPS. It Very Big Brother, but with Solar Panels. http://startwearingpurple.yahoo.com/#/pedals/eastcoast/

. Jersey City's Man Child plays the Gallery Bar at 120 Orchard in the Lower East Side. They start at 9:30 pm.

Friday is getting arted up with Black September at the Lex Leonard Gallery. The exhibit features work by Ariel Deandra, Collen Gutwein, Cheneoa Maxwell, Ryan Roa, and gallery curator, Nyugen E. Smith. Across the river, as in New York City, a BOMB SCARE: Art Opening takes place from 6pm to midnight. New work by Isaac Fortoul, Bobby Castaneda and Gabriel Fortoul. http://www.%20fortoulpresents.%20com/

Saturday Night, Along with my first, old friend, first JC Room Mate, and Gallery Owner, Jonathan LeVine, I will be making a second celebration of my 40th birthday at the Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park. We have an open bar from 9 to 11 pm, free bowling all night, and a Burlesque Show at 11 pm. Our good friend, Appetite spins, and I may be taking a turn myself. Please email me to RSVP. rcokitdocket@gmail.com. Unfortunately, I am going to miss the Any Day Parade show at The Lamp Post that Night.

Everyone is gearing up for the JC Art Studio Tour. You can check out the listings at the Pro Arts Website. The event kicks off on Friday the third with a kick-off party at CANco lofts from 6 to 10 pm. 58 is hosting our annual unofficial kick-off party that night. If you come to our party pack an overnight bag or at least wear clean underwear. From what we understand the man will be coming to shut our art gallery down. Really. Sandwiched in the middle of the tour is the 4th Street Art and Music Festival on Saturday.

The tour ends up on Sunday with the City closing party for at the JC Museum, if we make bail, we'll see you there. Otherwise, have fun and remember, the city loves artists!

Kickball Results & A Word from our Sponsors

Thanks to everyone who came out for a fun fueled day of kickball !!! If you woke up the next two days unable to move, you were a winner in my book, but for the sake a bragging rights here are the results. I also wanted to offer a special thanks everyone who helped me set-up clean-up, ref and score keep. And of course, our sponsors, especially the White Star for keeping everyone fortified between their matches, plus Staples for their great selection of markers and banner paper. Has anyone seen my cell phone ?

Olympic Gold : The White (All) Stars : Definitely the team to beat, $100 Gift Certificate to the White Star Bar. Tournament MVP : Adam , third base from the White Star. The only player able to throw someone out from third ? $80 Gift Certificate from Jersey City Tattoo Company .

Sterling Silver : The Ball Busters : Without a doubt, the 8 hours they took to make their t-shirts was only second to their play. Looking good is tough, so we are happy to award them with a Gift Certificate to Balance Hair Salon. For an inside look in to the goings on of this hair salon/vintage clothing store/ art gallery/ check out their new show on local access channel 51 you can check out the Groovy fun Fridays at 8:30pm and Saturdays at 6:30pm.

Burly Bronze : Kunstballers : Hailing from 58 , The Kunst or Artists of this collective almost pulled off the upset on White Star in the quarter finals, to barely survive a two inning bronze match with the Zombie Apocalypse. Luckily, the tie break was settle with rock, paper, scissors and the Kunstballers made it to the podium, or was it a bar ?

Best Team Outfits : The Eighth Street Regale, mixed a combination of fashion fetish with skin tight play. And although the t-shirt design of Kickin it Old School was the cleanest design, The Eighth Street Regale was dirty to start. For their efforts World of Style Vintage will lace you up with some thirsty threads. An very honorable mention also goes out to the The Snatch and Grabs, who even without their team Caption, Jack "the foot" Amoroso, played with winning spirit and great socks.

Best Catch : Jennifer Simpson, of The Runs, Team Captain Cootah had clearly thought he had brought in some ringers from Philly, but the team star was clearly Jen Simpson, who wouldn't let anyone get to second base with her. Nine Lives Skate Shop, is going to hook her up with one of their most famous, I love JC, shirts.

Here are some links to some kickball action. Send me your stuff.

Cara - The Runs

http://www.flickr.com/photos/crashandburn/sets/72157607414154206/

Eric Brown -Independent Fan

www.flickr.com/dogseat

Mike Ween - Spectated Specialist
http://flickr.com/photos/designknob/sets/72157607412798665/

Kate - From the Snatch and Grabs http://picasaweb.google.com/kate13/HangingOutAfterKickball#

Ellen - Snatch and Grabs
http://picasaweb.google.com/ebroudy/KickballMania2008#

Until Next Year or later today,

xo

dancing tony

Kickball Schedule for Saturday

Thanks for the great response we have for kickball kids!! We have 8 teams that strangely enough, all hail from JC to compete for the olympic gold. The first game is at noon between the Zombie Apocolypse and The Eighth Street Regala, if you planned on coming solo, dress accordingly and you will be drafted to one of these teams for the first game. I will need your cash or check before you play, so please don't leave your wallet in your girlfriend's father's car in Long Island.

In addition, the rules committe met and decreed the following.

Music : Bring an iPod if you want to your play your own inspiration tunes while you are kicking.
Waterbaloons : While supplies last. No waterguns or Artic Freezers please.
Big Ball Inning : We will be using a 8.5 regulation kickball for most of the game. But one inning during the game, a 16 in mega ball will be used, the kicking team chooses when.

Here's the rest of the schedule. we have a full day of kickball, so wear protection and pace yourself accordingly.

Noon: Zombie Apocolypse (plus scabs) vs. The Eight Street Regala
1 pm : The White Star Bar vs. Kickin it Old School
2pm : Ball Busters vs. The Snatch and Grabs
3pm : Kunst Ballers vs. The Runs

4pm: winner noon vs. winner 1pm
5pm: winner 2 pm vs. winner 3pm

6pm Bronze Match Looser 4 pm vs Looser 5 pm
7pm Gold Medal Match Winner 4 pm vs. Winner 5 pm

8pm Award Ceremony and All Star Loosers Game


here are the other rules

Kickball Rules are similar to Softball/Baseball rules with these specific exceptions.

No Bouncies. Pitched balls may not be fired down towards home plate and shall not be excessively bouncy. Teams can force a change in pitcher once an inning by shouting "we want a pitcher, not a belly itcher (three times)".
Kickers must kick the ball behind or on home plate. Kickers can not come into contact with a ball before it reaches home plate. Balls hit in front of the plate are considered foul. Two Foul Balls and you are out.
No Bunting. A ball must reach half the distance to first base to be considered fair. Bunt Balls are foul.
2 Foul Balls and you are out.
A Runner is out by force, but can also be called out if hit with the ball. Hitting a player in the face or any no-touch region will be considered safe and be awarded the base. Intentionally hitting a player in the face or jewels with the ball will lead to an expulsion from the tournament.
One Base Per Overthrow Balls that miss the base for a force out or miss the runner allow the player to advance one extra base only.
No Leading Players may only leave the base once the ball is kicked. Players that advance before the ball is put into play will be considered out.
Teams must have minimum of six players, maximum of 10 players.
Teams must have at least 3 women. Teams with less than 3 women will be penalized 2 runs per women difference in team rosters. For example : if one team fields 4 women and the opposing team fields 2 women. The team with the least amount of women will begin with the score of -4 runs.
Each Game consists of 5 innings or 45 minutes. Tie games shall be decided by sudden-death, best of three rock-paper-scissors play.
Each Team has 10 kickers per inning. The inning is finished when the last batter is called out or the ball is placed on home plate. If a team has less than 10 players, the kicking order will continue through the of the order. The first kicker for each inning is the corresponding kicker for each inning. For instance, the first kicker in the order kicks first in the first inning, the Third kicker in the order kicks first in the third inning. Capice ?
Weather Permitting, players who reach first base are awarded with a water balloon that can be used for defensive base running. It is recommended that each team have a first base coach to hand a water balloon to a player who shall reach past first base on their initial kick. Players who reach second or third base without getting a water balloon when passing first shall not be provided with a water balloon. Water Ballons should also not be throw at a persons face.

Shoes and Attire - Players can not wear any type of cleats or boots or any such item or accessories that may cause injury to another player or the kickball.

The Decision of the Referee is Final.
Have Fun. Be Safe.No one likes to have to call 911.

this is it : AWM plays glasslands tonight !!

Tonight, American Watercolor Movement is playing with experimental artists, Borts Minorts (11pm) from San Fransico at The Famed Glasslands Gallery in Williamsburg. We play at 10 pm with New York's Psychadelic, experimental rockers , White Hills at 10 pm. Rita Braga , hailing from Lisboa, PT, plays a K-POP/2-step/electronica groove opens at 8 pm.

Founding member, John Fesken is moving to Atlanta at the end of this month. He promises to come back and visit (and play), but this may be the last time you see this AWM line-up. So come out to Brooklyn if ya can, if not you may be canned. You can also help get some cans of dog food in the dish at the Mighty Mutts Animal Rescue Benefit Show at Otto's tonight. Thew Poconos also rock Asbury Lanes tonight.

Back in JC, Ladies have to make theit choice between the irresistible Leonard Smalls and his special ladies night-time and the happy days coolness of Dj Al FONZ! at the Lamp Post. Choose wisely or you may have to walk the extra block.

Friday's double dose, comes from 143 Columbus. You can check out the Whoods CD release party on the First Floor on the early side and then close out the night with DJ's Megan Vegan and DJ Soul a couple of floors up. Don't get lost. Beforehand, come celebrate the opening of Ali's (lamppost) new bar. Ellis, in Park Slope. Right down on Jersey Ave. JC's newest Snealer Boutique Daily Dose has their Grand Opening. It's followed by CD release at Grand Banks. Check out their MySpace for the full

Saturday, JC's Olympic Kickball takes the field by the White Star Bar. If you want to play and need a team, come at noon for the scab match. We'll pair you up with some nice people. I've got a couple of team spaces left, but you better be bad-ass if think you have a chance to beat teams with names like, the Runs or Zombie Apocalypse. email me at rockitdocket@gmail.com if you are in the schedule will be posted tomorrow. The Gold Medal final will be at 7 pm. Last Place Match is at 6 pm.

After the kickball dust clears, you may want to get out of town to head down to an Arcade Jungle in Pearth Amboy. Video Game Protector-Collector, Jeff, who's had a couple of digital delights at Toyeater's, is opening up his warehouse for a fun filled fanfare. Natty Adams of the 8-Bit Crowd spins tunes with extra sounds on site. There's also a Warehouse party at 660 Grand on Saturday Night, and The Brixton Riot and The Campbell Apartment play the Lamppost.

In Newark, The Meltdowns, The Frozen Gentlemen, rock a fundraiser for a documentary on the effects of War in contemporary Cambodia. Check out Kilkenny Ale House at 8pm.

Rock on & Out .

4th and 39

Well "kids", today is my last day with my age weather in the 30's, come tomorrow, things heat up and I will be unofficially untrustable". I'll be getting in my last volleyball games and then heading to LITM for Hamlet Manzueta's art Opening.

Hamlet's work will remind you why no matter what age you are, there's always something to smile for. The event is a Fundraiser for The Pride Connections Center of NJ, a non profit center for thr LGBT commmun ities and all peoepl living with HIV. www.prideconnection.org The opening is from 7 to 11pm. Most of the work is priced at less than $500.

Last night i was sleeping at 10 pm :(

JC Olympic Kickball Finals Saturday September 20th

I know ever since the cameras have left Beijing, and things have returned to the normal day to day repression and DVD bootlegging, we Jersey City-ites have been yearning for some local Olympic action that is not subject to a 12 hour time delay. Well my fellow citizens, as long as Ping Pong and Badminton can gain someone the Gold, so shall Kickball. So, get your teams and outfits together, and the world will gather around their TV sets again for some red (white and Blue) American K-Ball Action of the ....

Jersey City Olympic Kickball Finals.
Saturday September 20th Noon to 8 pm.
Enus Jones Memorial Field
Brunswick St.and Pavonia Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07302
First Game Noon

We will be playing at Enus Jones Field at the Corner of Pavonia and Brunswick, right by the White Star Bar. The White Star Bar is providing drink and shot specials, and the $100 Championship Prize for the 1st place team. JC Tattoo (Tournament MVP) , Balance Hair Salon (Most Likely to Improve) , World of Style Vintage (Best Outfit) and Nine Lives Skate Shop (Best Catch) are throwing in some medals of their own.

Each player must pay $7 to play, or $50 per team, and sign a waiver holding me and the City harmless for any injuries and/or death. Sorry, you must be at least 18 years old to play and reside, work, or be actively dating someone in Jersey City to play. Individual Players and small groups should report at 11:45 am in order to be placed for the first games. The Tournament is a single elimination style. A maximum of eight teams will play for Jersey City Gold. Game play is limited so please email by September 18th at rockitdocket@gmail.com to pre-register teams and individuals. Teams should be co-ed. Please read the rules below regarding game play.

If you can not play for physical or religious reasons, please email at rockitdocket@gmail.com if you would like to announce, DJ, referee, or score keep.

There are no alcoholic beverages allowed in the park. The White Star Bar is across the street if you would like to strategize. Please feel free to bring your own water and non-alcoholic beverages as well.

Kickball Rules are similar to Softball/Baseball rules with these specific exceptions.

No Bouncies. Pitched balls may not be fired down towards home plate and shall not be excessively bouncy. Teams can force a change in pitcher once an inning by shouting "we want a pitcher, not a belly itcher (three times)".
Kickers must kick the ball behind or on home plate. Kickers can not come into contact with a ball before it reaches home plate. Balls hit in front of the plate are considered foul. Two Foul Balls and you are out.
No Bunting. A ball must reach half the distance to first base to be considered fair. Bunt Balls are foul.
2 Foul Balls and you are out.
A Runner is out by force, but can also be called out if hit with the ball. Hitting a player in the face or any no-touch region will be considered safe and be awarded the base. Intentionally hitting a player in the face or jewels with the ball will lead to an expulsion from the tournament.
One Base Per Overthrow Balls that miss the base for a force out or miss the runner allow the player to advance one extra base only.
No Leading Players may only leave the base once the ball is kicked. Players that advance before the ball is put into play will be considered out.
Teams must have minimum of six players, maximum of 10 players.
Teams must have at least 3 women. Teams with less than 3 women will be penalized 2 runs per women difference in team rosters. For example : if one team fields 4 women and the opposing team fields 2 women. The team with the least amount of women will begin with the score of -4 runs.
Each Game consists of 5 innings or 45 minutes. Tie games shall be decided by sudden-death, best of three rock-paper-scissors play.
Each Team has 10 kickers per inning. The inning is finished when the last batter is called out or the ball is placed on home plate. If a team has less than 10 players, the kicking order will continue through the of the order. The first kicker for each inning is the corresponding kicker for each inning. For instance, the first kicker in the order kicks first in the first inning, the Third kicker in the order kicks first in the third inning. Capice ?
Weather Permitting, players who reach first base are awarded with a water balloon that can be used for defensive base running. It is recommended that each team have a first base coach to hand a water balloon to a player who shall reach past first base on their initial kick. Players who reach second or third base without getting a water balloon when passing first shall not be provided with a water balloon. Water Ballons should also not be throw at a persons face.

Shoes and Attire - Players can not wear any type of cleats or boots or any such item or accessories that may cause injury to another player or the kickball.

The Decision of the Referee is Final.
Have Fun. Be Safe.No one likes to have to call 911.

You own this City or You all need a Time Out!!

Hey Hanna,

Thanks for not raining on the outdoor shows of JC Fridays. I mean, because you waited... now I can get that moist feeling of an electricity downed hotel room in Florida. Who wants to swim with the fish in the swimming pool? A little storms shouldn't ruin anything. It may get your hair kinky, but it won't ruin tonight's Beard and Mustache Competition in Coney Island. JC's International powerhouse Eric Brown, hopes to take home the gold comb. Just a note to any other possible contestants, yes , you can enter in any area your groom. Good luck, it's gonna be breezy.

Speaking of Hurricanes, The Swigs touch down tonight at the Lamp Post. Showtime will be after our closing reception at the 58 Gallery. Yes, America is Dying Slowly will end tonight. That seems so symbolic with the mustache competition, or was it the Presidential Election ? Our Closing Party is from 7 to 10:47. It's all listed in this weeks Time Out New York.

Keep me posted I gotta run.
Wax your surf boards for Volleyball on Sunday.

Farewell my summer rum

Still feels like summer to me ? Hey ! I'm heading to the beach in an hour. It's supposed to be 90 and sunny, so what if hurricanes are churning towards JC. My calender told me that summer officially ends on the 22nd , after the JC Kickball Olympic Finals, and that's how I am going to live? Got That Labor Day ! we got more time.

Tonight at we roll out the red carpet for for a special presentation of the soon to be cult movie, Groovy, a Delicious diabolical documentary of the happening of 18 Erie Street (Balance/World of Style Vintage). 8:30 to 11 pm. Film at 10. Soon every college dorm will be outfitted with this DVD. Check it out. Special Musical Guests set at 9 pm. Afterwards, the Usual Thursday Night Line-up is effect, check the blog. Is this really that's all that's going on ?

Ok, JC Friday is this Friday. Whole bunch of stuff going on, check it out.
Groove on Grove - Special Friday Show 5 to 11
American Watercolor Movement - 7pm @ The Pier at Exchange Place
Balance Hair Salon - Fractured Fair Tales
JC Tattoo - Live Acoustic Show
58 - Power Hour 10 to 11 pm
Chili's - Southwest Taco Specials
check the list

58 will be open from 10 to 11 pm during the JCFridays Shuffle. On Saturday, we will open for the last viewing of America is Dying Slowly. After that, its 6 coats of paint before Friday September 12th opening for Fiction Fidelity with recent works from thomas j carlson and joe velez .

AWM plays JC Friday (09-05) and Glasslands Gallery (09/18)

As part of the Jersey City's city-wide art day, JC Fridays, American Watercolor Movement will be preforming at the Pier at The Exchange Place PATH station this Friday at 7 pm. This show is absolutely FREE and much like our earlier outdoor performances, we will be playing an extra full set. Plus, the view is amazing. If you wish, you can rent a room at the Hyatt and watch us from your balcony.

On Thursday September 18th, We are playing with experimental artists, Borts Minorts (11pm) from San Fransico at The Famed Glasslands Gallery in Williamsburg. We play at 9 pm with New York's Psychadelic, experimental rockers , White Hills at 10 pm. Rita Braga , hailing from Lisboa, PT, plays a K-POP/2-step/electronica groove opens at 8 pm.

so to to recap:

This Friday. Septemeber 5th @ the pier at Exchange Place Place PATH 7 pm FREE

Thursday . Septemember 18th at Glasslands Gallery

285 Kent Ave (btw s.1st and s. 2nd)

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

Borts Minorts, San Fransico - Experimental 11pm
White Hills - New York - 10 pm - Psychedelic / Experimental / Rock

American Watercolor Movement - Jersey City 9 pm Rock / Indie / Experimental
Rita Braga - Lisboa, PT - 8pm K-POP / 2-step / Electronica

xo,

American Watercolor Movement