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Friday, January 23, 2009

TV Night in JC

DJ Caligula is back at the Lamp Post tonight, after taking a one week sabatical, Jesse is ready to rock the lamp post Obama world. Keep your ears pinned for obsure refernces to the new administrations energy policy. Meanwhile, Reaganomics will be flowing at Luckys tonight for their 80's TV Party. If you have ever been trapped, stuck,or even living oblivious in that excessive era, now is yor time to strap on Mork's Rainbow Suspenders and have a good time. The Radio will be set to the Loud Idiots Station. Costumes, drink specials, prizes await, more importantly, it will be interesting to see what channels the media outlets will be on tonight.

Tomorrow Night, tap your inner art elite and treat yourself to a black tie creative night at Art House Production's Snow Ball. $60 cant be used more practical then supporting what we makes art happen in Jersey City. Bryan Benninghove and DJ Soul provide a great soundtrack for silent auctions, fine food and drink. You can start out early with the Folk Festival at Passout Records in Brooklyn. Jersey City's Mr. Badger plays around 7:30pm. Also on Saturday Night, Bongo Surf Plays at O'haras and Miss Ohio plays at the Lamp Post. You can also head out Kilkenny's in Newark for a lively night.

Skip What's Going Down Chicken on Friday and Saturday Night and draw first blood on 3 am at Lex's.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

ice cream and a brand new president makes everything sweeter

www.rockitdocket.blogspot.com

don't give up on your optimism yet, there are many local balls to enjoy right here in the JC area.

With the economy needing some serious infusion of rock solid policies, Plowing Mudd Forever is playing at the Trash bar in Brooklyn at 9 pm. Leave now, then catch DJ Street Justice at Motor City for an Obama Party. Even Atheists, we're covered in Obama's inaugural speech when he called upon "non-believers" to celebrate, for a deeper understanding of how this effects you, speak with Natty Adams , (no relation to Samuel , Maybe John Quincy), he's at the Stone Creek Bar on Lexington and 27th for a meet-up, he's there until ten so maybe you should see Steff after ?

On the home continent, the babyhole express has run a ground at the Lamp Post, on this day of hope, Melissa hosts her own inaugural ball. She will introducing and most likely swearing in her own cabinet this evening. If you want a slot get there early to apply for the secretary of the posterior. At Lucky 7's, Tip Canary, Deivito and Special Guests play at 9 pm. Get on your tuxes, citizens. On Friday Lucky's is having an 80's Television Party, costumes, prizes, and the lot. Mork from Orsen is DJing.

On Wednesday night, Brian Jones is DJ-ing at the Lamp Post, firing off an all vinyl salute, his carefully sculpted selection will have everything from Nigerian Afro-pop to 70's soul to '08 dance punk classics. He last trimmed down his best hour ever for New Years Eve at 58, now he's got time to stretch things out. Steff "Street Justice" Kautzmann and Claudia serve the serpents. Down the street, see who is rumored to play at Luckys.

There's more, but for now just get your Snow Ball Tickets for Saturday


Saturday, January 17, 2009

Won't you be my neighbor ? The Inagural Edition

Dear Citizen-elect Bush,

I heard that your lease will expire at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue this Tuesday. I live at 516 Jersey Avenue in Jersey City (above Sushi Tango) and my neighbor has recently moved. This one bedroom studio would be great for Laura and yourself. You and your secret service detail can come over anytime for scrabble, Operation, and or karaoke. Let me know I have the key if you want to take a look, one thing though, my friends have first dibs though. (really $995 a month Feb 1st) great for a single or couple. If not I think you and Laura might want to talk with my Friend Lex Leonard, I think he has a space available in the gallery. you should come over tonight after 3 am for some Lassie Faire Fun.

Jersey City has a lot to offer for former chief executives, if you aren't busy packing tonight, I would say that you should come out and check out my roommate DJ Bill McCamie at Automata Chino by the Iron Monkey. It's a nice small spot that will be hosting live music shortly. Bands give me a call so we can get some booking done. DJ Bill spins Thursday and Saturday Nights. On another note bands, Billy Gray band Ben Franklin is looking to share a space at Pearl if you have extra room shoot him an email at billy@tankcrash.com. I am also looking for any extra promo cds, eps or merch for the SNOW BALL gift bags.



The Snow Ball is the annual Art House production fundraiser for their 2009 season. Next Saturday get ready to get dressed up all fun-swanky, with live music by the Bryan Benninghove Trio and DJ Soul. The Art house sits on the top floor of the the old St. Francis Nursing School of Hamilton Park. Rumor has it that the rooftop view inspired register nurses to fight for the first open air lounge. with food, drinks from LITM, Bar Majestic and Trish Cooks. Plus plenty of auctions goodies. Click here for more info and tickets.


Tonight George, you can still be the Commander in Chief at O'Hara's with the Super Karaoke Fun Time Band. I know you are used to If Rock Band and Guitar Hero have you high fiving your friends in your living room, take it to the text level by front manning up and lead. DJ's Leonard Smalls and Andrea WK are at Lucky's tonight. At the Lamp Post, Fairmount and The Narrative play. The Orion Experience plays with Nightmare of You, and US Royalty, so Bottle up and Go to Maxwell's . You can skate there, the Hudson is frozen.

Laura, don't worry Jersey City has something for you as well, next weekend the Garden State Roller Girls hold try-outs at their Arena in Branch Brook Park. No one would mess with THE First Lady, you can check out a clinic beforehand, the league also needs referees, score and record keepers, and people to pull bodies of the floor for them. all genders can apply.

On Sunday, I am in at Luckys Seven's for DJ Bill, my iPOD took a death dive from my bathroom door so it's all eight tracks and maybe some cassettes.

Get hot and Get out. I am done

Friday, January 16, 2009

sorry i haven't had a chance to update this week

out of date
i'll update on saturday january 17
please call ahead to make sure your flight is on time

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

To Barcelona with Love

the word, there i got it out so I should be done. ...nope just starting.


It's a new year, most of the gloss on 2009 is beginning to fade, have you had that first cigarette or worn your too tight black leather pants already? don't give up, midnight comes every day and you can start anew at any moment.


Melissa Surach's Babyhole is back at the Lamp Post this Tuesday. Former Camel Promotion Magante Ralph is guest hosting. Melissa will be back next week, as will Babyhole, which will now move to a new weekly format. Singer Songwriter Night is also back at Lucky Seven's tonight, with Copacetic and Square Wave Punch playing Bar Right.

At LITM, Teeth Eat, paintings by Vincent Minervini debut. Free snack (or whatever french word you like) and cheap wine are in the court. Glancing and introspective interpretation begin at 7 pm.

Wednesday reclaims it's normal status this week, shedding it's Eve surname, DJ's Pat Longo plays for Street Justice and her ensemble at the Lamp Post,and DJ Sup Babes plays at Luckys.

On Thursday, I'll be spinning at the Lamp Post for Autumn, Erika, and Lauren's "Fiesta de Adios" party. The ladies are leaving for Barcelona next Monday, so we'll have to have something worthy of a Spanish Inquisition that night. Erika and Lauren are looking for someone to take care of a 1 and 1/2 year old cat named Napoleon. Apparently, this cat can actually use the toilet.

Also on Thursday, the Art House, Jersey City's longest running spoken word night takes the stage for 2009.

My roommate, DJ William McCamie started DJing at JC's newest Venue, the Iron Monkey Automata Chino (next door to the Iron Monkey) last Saturday, he will be spinning there this Thursday and Saturday in this former Chinese Restaurant. Equipped with a stage, the new space will hopes to open a new chapter for live music downtown. Keep your ears open on more events.

Saturday Night, The Nolan Gate and The Swigs tear the Lamp Post a new hole in the wall.

Adios

Friday, January 2, 2009

2009 : A Place Odessey

Thanks again for the gold mine of recycling you helped create on New Years. It was a shopping cart frenzy on New Year's Day at 58. According to our records, only one person was up before 5 pm to come over and help clean. Thanks again to Any Day Parade, Melissa Surach and DJ's Neil Eggs McCoy, Brian Jones, DJ Soul and mEgan and Auttie McNaughty for spinning things right. Lex took through after 4 am, and he's pulling the same shift tonight (Friday) and tomorrow (sat) at his place.

Two days later, "the weekend" is back just like good old 2008. It's late Friday and Caligula should be just about at the Lamp Post. On Saturday Night. Brooklyn's Pow Wow, and the Spanish Prisoner's with Mikey from American Watercolor Movement on drums play live at the Lamp Post. Beforehand, We are getting together to celebrate Jon Besante's 58 at 58. Jon Besante support of arts as the landlord and partner of the Mary Bensen Gallery, Es Oro Gallery and 58, has kept art in Jersey City alive. Tomorrow night's event is a dinner party, so bring a dish, vegetable if you'd want Jon to taste it, a bottle of wine, or a box a cigars for a good friend. Dinner is at 8pm, please call ahead if you can.

Cheers
Tony

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

2008 : Closing it's Days For Good Tomorrow

yep, it's true friends, because of the financial crisis, 2008 will be closing it's days for good tomorrow at midnight. But don't worry, a new and improved year will immediately open and start serving daily news, drama, diner specials, and even the unique "day to day" that made 2008 and it's predecessors infamous. For those of you looking to keep things the same, famous days like Monday and Wednesday along with those three days that make up "the weekend" will be back!

In order to help with the adjustment, many drinking establishments will be open tomorrow to welcome in what has been tentatively named "the best year ever", for categorizing and government agencies, this new year will also be referred to as 2009. It's highly recommended that you practice speaking and writing these numbers down immediately. Luckys 7's and the White Star Bar are offering open bars come early, but pace yourself becuase most bars are allowed to stay open until 4am. Steff and Claudia are behind the bar at the Lamp Post with DJ's serving up super sounds, Leonard Smalls spins at Luckys.

At 58, we will have Any Day Parade playing at midnight, Melissa Surach hosts and performs a "Year in Review" comedy special. Unfortunately, Our Burlesque show cancelled, but DJ Neil Eggs McCoy has promised an to spice it up, I am not sayin he mentioned an all male revue, but he did ask to borrow some olive oil and my speedos. Auttie McNaughty and I spin, along with DJ Couple, Soul and mEgan, with Late Night Party King Lex Leonard spinning at 4am. Illuminationist, Norm Francouer, will be landing space ships from 2058.

The Iron Monkey is debuting their new sound room, Automata Chino, with Santos Party House finalist, 7 morninds. LITM has a recession proof no cover affair as well.

There's of course many things to do on New Years, but most importantly, be safe and be with friends.

Happy New Year.
Love Dancing Tony

Friday, December 26, 2008

the forgotten week.

Auttie McNaughty and I are for an injured Caligula tonight at the Lamp Post. This weekend could be overshadowed by the Holiday Bookends, but with a mostly work free week, something good is bound to happen every night. Tonight, we'll be dance testing material for the always hyped New Years Eve. We are playing it safe for the future, with our 2058 celebration, all of us will have to wait 49 years to see if the party ever lives up the night. Hosted by Melissa Surach, with her Year In Revue, a Burlesque Show, and the newly found selves the "Any Day Parade" Party Band. DJ's mEgan, Soul, Houston McCoy, Brian Jones, and Lex have slots, hunker down and get down. You can start a Resolution on New Years Day.

If you come by to the LampPost bring a misgift to trade. Afterwards, there is a second chance for a late night tonight, just make sure you can sing you way in and you are out past 3am.

on Saturday Night, Bryan Benninghove plays Italtian at Casa Dante up near Journal Square. The show is free and is best served with the Clams Casino. He's also got a spot at the Old Copa on New Year's, I'll let him tell you the rest.

Happy Holidays! Hope yall are rockin the egg nog reckless abandon! Gotta couple of hits this week that will be just as fun for you as they are for me.

Saturday Dec 27Casa Dante 7-11pm
w/ Eric Johnson (gtr), Aki Yamamoto (bass), Noel Sagerman (dr).
737 Newark Ave. Jersey City. no cover.

New Years Eve!!Rouge Tomate 6:30-12:30am
This is the old Copacabana. Beautiful spot with beautiful people (at least in the band).
Lezlie Harrison - vocalsDave Bailis - guitarKellen Harrison - bassPat Van Dyke - drums
http://www.rougetomate.com
10 E. 60th St NY, NY(646) 237-8977
http://www.bryanbeninghove.com

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

twas the night before this mas

and all through this town
there are two djs spinning
at one place in town.

so come spread some joy
with someone you love
put on your hat
and put on your gloves

check out jahna rain
she plays with the the demands
and jason slack
will be on her right hand man

street justice and claudia
will make you fell alright
a merry chritsmas for all
at the Lamp Post tonight

that's all I know.

Lucky Seven will be open on Christmas.
143 on Friday Night

have a merry christmas
dancing tony

Saturday, December 20, 2008

ho ho hum or tonight i celebrate my love for jews

hope you are having a snow blowing day.

if you haven't gone shopping yet, check out your local businesses for a mall alternative.
You can pick up great vintage stuff at the new Boomerangs on Brunswick, Another Man's Treasure, World of Style Vintage on Erie, or Hala's Vintage on 5th Street. Santa Likes Second Hand. If you don't want to do the selecting how about a gift certificate from Jersey City Tattoo, or a haircut at Balance. If you really want to go local, Josh tells me that smaller sizes of i love jc shirts will be in on Monday and the urban cool shop Daily Dose by me has good stuff for the kids.

You can get a more complete listing of local shops from NEW magazine www.wearenew.com

Heading to my mom's to help decorate the tree. Happy Holidays . Happy Hannukah. Happy Kwanza. Merry Christmas.

Again tonight we have the closing party for GIGANTIC at 58. some real great small works for a small budget. LITM, and Balance and 32 Jones Gallery all have small stuff for sale.

Twilight Procession plays and early show at Matchless tonight. The Radical Fairies have solstice Party at Grace Church. Lucky Sevens has the Santa Lap to sit on, the Lamp Post has Any Day Parade.

ho oh ho,
Kris Kringle

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Calenders Calling

Again, let me thank everyone who came out to the Cowboys and Indian Party, I just uploaded some pre-inebriation shots on my flickr page , My Pictures from the Cowboys and Indians Party , also Street Justice has some here. If you want some costumed craziness this weekend, get you Clause Gear and check out this year's Santacon in New York City. It combines the merriment of the Holidays with the reckless depression of alcohol. You could finish the night off at the Rubulad Holiday Revue Party. 338 Flushing Ave., bet. Classon & Taaffee












Tuesday's Merriment Brigade comes compliment's of Melissa Surach's Babyhole Calander Release Party at the Lamp Post. With veteran performers such as Jessica Delfino, and Ben Lerman, will be joined by the some Jerky or Sketchy Group. After a strong dose of self pity and ukuleles, No Pasaran will rock the review. But the real deal here will be Melissa's 2009 Calender, for a mere $12 you may wonder why you bought that iPhone. Beforehand, could stop by for City Hall for Suchita Rain's Infinity (Note: the opening only lasts from 6 to 8pm).

Wednesday's weekly Hump Day Party at the Lamp Post has WFMU's, Chad Alexander kicking a Soul Party. Don't worry about making too much noise because Jahna's The Deamands will be in Brooklyn at Public Assembly for their own gig. Wednesday also mark return of the masked man Lucha DJ at Lucky Seven's. Thursday Street Justice heads to DC's Tavern in Hoboken for her own gig, regulars DJ Al Fonz and Newly 33ied Leonard Smalls play within our two blocks of nightlife happiness.

This weekend and including Thursday, JC Native Amy Golden performs in The Scandal ! at the Red Room in New York City. The Scandal! is about a asmall-town gal, Pink, has devised the perfect, poetic suicide plan. Her journey is complicated by a distant mother, a judgmental entourage, the ghost of her father and a mysterious new comer. In a world so small, everyone is hungry for a scandal. The Play is also directed by Jersey City resident, Courtney Sale.

This Holiday Season also reprises, JCity Theater Groups, A Tuna Christmas, which is being performed at at St Michael's Church on 8th Street. The show began it's run last week and concludes on December 20th. On Friday and Saturday, the Shua Performance Group presents their new piece "Whole Thing" at the Monroe Center in Hoboken. It's a "A sense bending performance of sound, light and movement, guitars, cymbals, soprano saxophones, running in the dark and broken glass" . You can read more at artifications.com.

The holidays would not be complete without 58's own small works show. Dutch is putting together a group of tiny treasures and small pleasures. The show is scheduled to open on Friday 12th and will wind up on what appears to now be Jersey City's Unofficial Holiday Party Night December 20th. The 1 and 9's and The Whoods will play early at 58, and later you can sit on Santa's Lap at Lucky's or Dance with Elves at the Lamp Post with Any Day Parade.

As for this Saturday, Lloyd Unlimited, Clueless and Kate play at the Lamp Post, and Lex has got a dancelious Party for the Night Night. Good Night for now.



Well let me crank up my f=cking time machine here and actually dial back to last week.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Attention (art) Hoppers

Thanks to everyone who made it out to the Pagan Thanksgiving and the Cowboys and Indians Party last week. I was just getting reacquainted with the Internet, when I got hit with a some facebook timebomb. My account is still frozen, and my computer has been running slow, but this I blame more on whoever is stealing Internet from me and my 5 year old cable modem, than that crappy facebook thing. But, life goes on, and I'll deal with later.


The Winter version of JC Fridays is this Friday. The Full Listing is here -- http://www.jcfridays.com/ . With three weeks until "that day", you can really support the local economy by purchasing some crafty gifts from local artists and shops. Don't worry, the government has a bailout plan for Toys R Us. and maybe Barbie and Ken have too many cars and houses. Let me bailout myself and get back to Friday. Highlights ? A Pagan Wonderland at Balance Hair/World of Style, Different Dolls at Fish With Braids, Roland Ramos bid Farewell to JC at Simple, the Second Annual Small Works show at LITM, Babyhole at the Lamp Post. Yes it's all Happening this Friday. There's even more, and that what's scares me. Let me shake some more out of my brain. At Es Oro Gallery, there's a tri-parte group show. Yes all Friday, like I said check the listing. Hye and check out Boomerang, a newly opened consignment vintage shop across the street from Es Oro on Brunswick Street. They will be open on JC Fridays.

If you prefer to do your shopping on Saturday, check out the PADNA artesan holiday market at art 919 Gallery at 150 Bay Street from Noon til 5 pm. John Fesken's Ehullek Tradegies comes down this weekend, so if you bought something from the show, come by to pick up your artwork, if you haven't bought something, come by from Noon to Five, or from 7 to 10 for the final viewing. It's a cash and carry night.

On the entertainment side.

Tonight, the Art House. Jersey City's longest running open mic night is on Thursday.

On Friday Night, Jersey City trips out to Hoboken as Third Party, Kilsy, and Wild Honey play Maxwell's on Friday Night. Meanwhile, Jupiter One and Thing-One play at the Mercury Lounge. On Saturday, Any Day Parade opens up the night at Maxwells playing with Blesstenation, Sex Pod, and the Fave. Whilst, Jersey City visits Hoboken. The Interior Project comes from Detriot to visit the Lamp Post on Saturday Night. As opposed to saving themselves and getting out of town, The Interior Project will DJ the rest of the night at the Lamp Post.

The Digital all-star DJ's will celebrate, Leonard Smalls Birthday on Saturday Night at Lucky Sevens. Tables will be moved so you wont have to dance around those guys playing Mortal Kombat. For even more dance nation, stop by 143 Columbus to finish off the night/morning.

That leaves Sunday for house work.

Save Tuesday Night, for an Melissa Surach's Babyhole. She's debuting her 2009 calender. She has an all star cast on hand. MELISSA SURACH 2009 CALENDAR RELEASE PARTY at BabyHole! Tuesday, December 9th, 8:30 pm, Free
My new calendar is ready for your beautiful eyes! This terrific show features Jessica Delfino, Ben Lerman and sketch comedy from Jerk Practice. Rock and Roll music by No Pasaran! Canned food drive for Let's Celebrate, a pantry in Jersey City. About 6 open mic slots. And of course, my new calendar, which you can buy for the low price of $12. Buy two for $20! If you don't buy them directly from me, you have to buy them from Imagine Atrium for $15. Yikes!

more later ? how many times have I types that.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Listen up Turkeys !

Really, next week is one of the busiest weeks in my life. Not since I worked 68 hours during the summer at Burger King have things been so busy; First, the 18th Annual Pagan Thanksgiving is this MONDAY the 24th, and DJ Bill and I are opening up our apartment for a Cowboys and Indians Party next Friday the 28th.

If you haven't been to Pagan Thanksgiving, here's what you need to know. 1. It's in Montclair 2. We Cook the main courses (Turkey,Ham, Mashed, Stuffing, and Gravy) 3. You bring a side dish, some money to donate to cover the space rental, and a bottle of wine or whatever to share. 4. International Wishbone Pulling Competition just before dessert.

As for the Cowboys and Indians Party : 1. You dress up (Cowboys - Indians - Cows - Boys as Cows - just use your [this space purposely left blank] 2. Bring $7 and wear your dance shoes 3. We got the rest covered, IE you do not bring libations, we have it covered. Some other important notes, come in costume and/or in mixed company. Any questions/want to help/work for me (of course not ! you are just here to party:) rockitdocket@gmail.com

OK back to the week on band(s). On Thursday Night, The Plastic Passion Band plays at the National Underground in NYC. Friday Night, you can catch The Coffin Daggers Play at the Battle for New Jersey Roller Derby Bout at Branch Brook Arena in Newark. The Garden State Rollergirls skate against the Jersey Shore All-Stars. http://www.gardenstaterollergirls.com/ for ticket info. On Saturday Night, WJ and the Sweet Sacrifice, the Art of Shooting, and No Pasaran play at Maxwells, while The Division of Planes plays at the Lamp Post. Lucky's has an early band night with Pray for the Wander, McMickle Brothers, Bern and the Brights, The One and Nines. First Tune plays at 7 pm.

Next Wednesday, the busiest bar night in America, Chico Mann plays at Southpaw with

On Saturday Night, you can also catch the New Beetle Reunion Band at the One Jersey City fundraiser at the Lex Leonard Gallery. It's a fundraiser for their Candidate for Mayor Dan Levin. $50 is the suggested donation (all donations are welcome though). The Sgt. Peppers Tribute starts at 7 pm. Afterwards you can RECOUP one floor below for the RECOUP Party. In fact, you can just come on Friday for the RENT party and stay through the weekend.

But Wait there's more ! Vaspa JC is having their official grand opening party this Friday from 6 to 11 pm. There will be Music and libations in their grand garage.

On the art side, 32 Jones Gallery is looking for small submission for their Pocket Art Show. You can reach their executive director Jaden Rogers at jaden@hudsonpride.org. Art opening is the next JC Friday, December 5th.

If you feel that you are a Bruch Pro, LITM is having a Bloody Mary Making Contest on December 7th. Contact Leah@litm.com if you want in. The winner get their signature Bloody Mary on LITM's menu, all of the losers and winners and judges : Here's the fine print

Dec. 7th Bloody Mary Showdown!! @ LITM 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Do you think you make the best bloody mary's? PROVE IT! 10 contestants will compete for "JC People's Choice" for Best Bloody Mary. Want to compete? $25.00 gets you your entry fee, and includes all your requested ingredients (we have to provide them due to health code laws...) Just want to be one of the judges???
Come anytime between 11 - 2 - $15.00 at the door gets you UNLIMITED bloody mary sampling! Cast your vote, while you can still stand! :) PRIZES for the top 3 contestants, as well as the First place winner's recipe becomes the signature Bloody Mary at LITM - unitl challenged again! Email
leah@litm.com to request entry as a contestant. And for everyone else, See you on Sunday December 7th for First BLOODY MARY SHOWDOWN....

Friday, November 14, 2008

Your In Nation

Tonight John Fesken's Third Installment of the Ehullek Tragedies is on display at 58. The opening starts at 7 pm and ends at 11pm sharp kids. In honor of Councilman Steve Lipski, this event will be alcohol free, as opposed to free alcohol. You can bring something to share, but JC has decreed that we can not serve liquor libations. In the other hand, you can enjoy teh hospitality of the Hamilton Park Block party at the Old St. Francis Hospital tonight. The Milwaukees play at 6 pm, and DJ William McCamie spins until midnight. Then he follows things up with a DJ set at Lucky 7's.

On Saturday 143 Columbus presents Stimulus : "A party dedicated to Obama, America and rent!" Here's the word from Lex on the event .

Artists, musicians, free-thinkers, liberals, radicals, mavericks, socialists, conservatives, hockey milfs, beatniks, hipsters, geeks, Alaskans, maverick Vietnam vets - All are welcomed to join yours truly and the 143 family as we celebrate the dawn of a new era and a renewed sense of hope. Yes, even an occasionally existential dude like myself is feelin the joy. The party is 6 DJ marathon beginning with Megan Wagner's cd release from 8 to 10:30. Our lineup is quite diverse; beginning with some upbeat dancy stuff leading to some funky stuff segwaying to some beefy four on the floor stuff passing the baton to some soulful urban stuff giving way to some electro hipsterish stuff and probably ending with my type of stuff. Then brunch at Marco and Pepe's at 2pm the next day. DJ Lineup: - Megan Wagner (8 - 10:30) - Soul George (10:30 - 12am) - Kev Spyker (12 - 1:30) - Johnny Astronaut (1:30 - 3) - Serenade (3 - 4:30) - Caligula (4:30 - 6).

On Saturday, American Watercolor Movement (midnight) , 6 to 8 Mathmatics (11 pm) and the Subway Surfers (1o pm) play at the Lamp Post. Norm is taking of lights, so the place looks pretty, DJ Dancing Tony will help with some in-between tunes. At Luckys DJ Leonard Smalls will be spinning it up. On the subject, he'll be trading in his headband for an Indian dress at my Cowboys and Indian Party on the Friday after Thanksgiving at my apartment. This party come just once a year so get your costumes ready !!

The Monday before Thanksgiving is the 18th Pagan Thanksgiving Dinner in Montclair. I've been doing this event for almost since it started at our of campus "House" in Montclair. Back then we cooked one turkey. Now we are up to 8 turkeys and 4 hams. We also make mashed potatoes, stuffing and the gravy. Your job. BRING a DISH" see the invite to the side.

Sunday, looks like the day, if any for Volleyball this weekend. But don't worry sport heads, Dodge ball, Bowling are all ready to go.




Thursday, November 6, 2008

Time for a Change

As the news was reporting about the elections, "The next 24 hours is going to be important time in America", well lucky for Obama he should now be able to get a nap in. Locally, Artist, Ken Bastard will spend the next 24 hours producing 24 painting as part of the Organ Grinder's Monkey. Thursday at 7 pm. Ken will start. At 7 pm tomorrow, he will be finished, and hopefully not completely exhausted. Stop by and visit anytime, just make sure you bring some 5 hour energy shots, or a set of toothpicks for his eyes, oh who am i kidding, is Lawrence Taylor's personal trainer from the 80's still around, alive, or at least out of jail ? Good Luck Ken.

A scheduling error on my part has moved my karaoke dance party from next Thursday to tonight. Unfortunately, a placement error, has put my iPOD in limbo land, so I'll be slinging ye old cd mixer and a turntable for tonight. I'll bring the mikes, and we could sing the words from inside the sleeves. The rest of your word smiths, poets, and performers, head out to The Art House for the longest running Spoken Word Event, or if you are running late, catch the second longest Spoken Word night at the original Waterbug; GRAF.

Besides Ken Bastards 24 hour painting marathon, art openings will also be at Es Oro Gallery and Mary Benson, and Fish with Braids Gallery on Friday. Laura Dejean works at " Fish with Braids Gallery, will help you (re)discover the luscious forms of the pregnant female body through colorful body casts to touch. Milk drinks in baby bottles, as well as home made Mutterkuchen" (placenta-cake) will be served to the guests. A breast fountain represents the nurturing source of life through the female body." mmmmm. placenta cake. it tastes just like polenta.

On Saturday, come out to 18 Erie Gallery (BalanceWorld of Style Vintage) for a closing reception for Hamlet Manzueta from 3 to 6pm. We also have a final viewing of 58's annual group show on Saturday Night from 7 to 10 pm. Next Friday, John W Fesken's third installment of the Ehullek Tragedies : Black Death Lonely Road. Oh please make a note of this art lovers, this event will be a BYOB event. Jersey City does not want us offering wine or beer. So now you can really come for the art and not for the drink specials. With John Fesken in town, a special American Watercolor Movement show is planned for next Saturday Night at 9 pm (ill keep you posted).

On the live music side, Kilsy is playing at Fontana's in New York City on Friday Night, the event is has something to do with Coney Island Burlesque, so if you did not get enough boobs at Fish with Braids, this could be your just desserts. On Saturday Night, Any Day Parade plays Kilkenneys Bar in Newark with Bern and the Brights, who just played Lucky's last Tuesday, come early and catch the electronic stylings of una pong. Local Hip-Hopsters, The Whoods Family Band play the Lamp Post on Saturday Night. On Sunday Night, The Campbell Apartment plays Kenny's Castaway's in the Village as part of the International Pop Overthrow Festival, they play at 8:30 sharp.Yeah for good pizza and whip-its.

It doesn't look good for Volleyball, or my stoop sale this weekend. If anything expect, game on a breezy Sunday. I hope my signs don't fly away because I'll be husting. get yourself a bagel across the street.